A smart, eco-friendly recipe using Kuvings AUTO10S
Don’t throw away your carrot pulp after juicing! Turn it into a delicious and healthy baked dessert. With the Kuvings top-rated juicer AUTO10S, you can enjoy both fresh juice and a creative, zero-waste recipe.
🧡 Ingredients
For the Syrup
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500g dark muscovado sugar
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60g natural honey
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2 cinnamon sticks
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2 slices of lemon
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500ml fresh carrot juice
For the Baklava
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1kg carrots, peeled
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350g walnuts, finely chopped
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150g ground almonds
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1½ tsp ground cinnamon
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½ tsp ground nutmeg
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¼ tsp ground cloves
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1 box fresh phyllo pastry
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165g unsalted butter, melted
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115g cinnamon butter (or additional butter with cinnamon), melted
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Sea salt, to taste
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Icing sugar, for dusting
🥕 Instructions
1. Prepare
Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan-forced).
2. Juice the Carrots
Use your juicer to extract fresh carrot juice.
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Reserve 500ml juice for the syrup
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Set aside the carrot pulp for the filling
3. Make the Filling
In a large bowl, combine:
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Carrot pulp
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Walnuts
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Ground almonds
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Cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves
Mix well until evenly combined.
4. Assemble the Baklava
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Brush 3 sheets of phyllo pastry with melted butter and layer them
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Spread an even layer of the carrot mixture
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Roll tightly into a log
Repeat with remaining ingredients.
5. Cut & Arrange
Cut each roll into 2 cm pieces.
Place them tightly in a buttered baking tray, cut side up.
Brush generously with remaining butter.
6. Bake
Bake for 30–40 minutes until golden and crisp.
7. Make the Syrup
In a saucepan, combine:
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Muscovado sugarCarrot juice
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Honey
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Lemon slices
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Cinnamon sticks
Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring until dissolved.
8. Finish
Remove baklava from the oven and immediately pour over the hot syrup.
Let it cool completely so the syrup fully absorbs.
9. Serve
Lightly dust with icing sugar before serving.
🍨 Tip
Serve with cream cheese ice cream for an extra indulgent touch.
🌱 Why This Recipe Works
This recipe makes full use of carrot pulp, turning what would be waste into a rich, flavorful dessert. It’s a perfect example of smart, sustainable cooking with Kuvings—getting the most out of every ingredient.
*Recipe Created by @spinneysuae
