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Baklava Recipe

Baklava Recipe: Flaky and Sweet

Classic Baklava with phyllo, nuts, and honey syrup.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Soaking 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • Baklava:
  • 1 package 16 oz phyllo dough, thawed
  • 2 cups mixed nuts walnuts, pistachios, almonds, chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves optional
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • Honey Syrup:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: Crushed pistachios honey drizzle
  • Suggested Pairings: Fresh fruit coffee

Instructions
 

  • Mix nuts with cinnamon, cloves.
  • Boil sugar, water, honey, cinnamon stick; simmer 10 minutes. Add lemon juice, vanilla. Cool. Taste and adjust the sweetness.
  • Layer 8 phyllo sheets in greased dish, brushing with butter. Add 1/3 nuts. Repeat, ending with 8–10 phyllo sheets.
  • Cut into diamonds, bake at 350°F 40–45 minutes.
  • Pour syrup over hot baklava, let soak 4 hours. Serve on a white ceramic platter with pistachios, coffee.

Notes

  • Thaw phyllo overnight in fridge.
  • Store at room temperature for 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
  • Try vegan or low-sugar variations.
  • Pair with mint tea.