Step 1

Make the syrup by melting the sugar and water on the stove. Add in crushed up saffron, mix and let it while you make paste.

Step 2

To make the almond paste, mix together the almond flour, brown sugar, ground cardamom, vanilla extract, almond extract, an egg and ghee (or butter). Mix it up to for a thick paste.

Step 3

Preheat your oven to 350 F & slice your croissants in half. Very generously spread the saffron syrup one side of the open croissant (should be no dry corner).

Step 4

Spread 2 tbsp almond paste on each open croissant and close it. Add 1 tbsp on top of croissant and top with sliced pistachios and almond.

Step 5

BAKE FOR 15 minutes at 350F, dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!!