{"id":18950,"date":"2026-06-29T21:13:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T21:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/?p=18950"},"modified":"2026-06-29T23:15:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T23:15:36","slug":"maakaron-lebanese-sweet-anise-fritteres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/maakaron-lebanese-sweet-anise-fritteres\/","title":{"rendered":"Maakaron, Lebanese Sweet Anise Fritteres"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let me introduce you to the delightful, traditional and easy to make treat known as Maakaron, or anise seed sweet fritters from Lebanon.; these morsels are beloved and renowned for their unique anise flavor, crispy outside and syrupy interior. We make it yearround but the peek is during the holy month of Ramadan.<\/p>\n

\"ZEINAB<\/p>\n

A family recipe that I kept 33 years in my repertoire!<\/h1>\n

You need to make a mallaeble flour-semolina dough, shape into small logs, deep fry in oil and brown to golden, then dip in sugar syrup; ma’akaron are a sweet treat I loved as a child, and years later I still enjoy making and nibbling, and this recipe is by far the best one I\u2019ve ever had, when I got married, mom taught me how to make it, eventually, my grandmother had taught her \u2014 it still remains in my cooking repertoire, so addictive that my friends request it when they come over. and I have high expectations that you\u2019ll agree once you try it for yourself, its is\u00a0 so delectable, easy to make and the dough comes together in one bowl, the logs are rolled onto a grater to provide the ma’akaron with that impressive impression.<\/p>\n

\"zeinab<\/p>\n

Let’s talk about the temperature!<\/h1>\n

For the best results, control your oil temperature and keep it at 350\u00b0F \/ 177 \u00b0C.\u00a0 If the temperature drops too much, the ma’akarons will absorb too much oil; if it gets too high the outside will burn before the dough inside cooks, to prevent the oil temperature from dropping, work in batches, and don’t overcrowd the frying pan.<\/p>\n

\"ZEINAB<\/p>\n

Lebanese maakaron goes in 5 phases:<\/h1>\n