Samsa - Tunisian Almond and Sesame Phyllo Pastries Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon orange flower water
• 1 1/2 cups blanched almonds, lightly toasted and ground
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 4 ounces phyllo pastry
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, for brushing
• lightly toasted sesame seeds, for sprinkling