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Baklava

Baklava Recipe | Nuts and Phyllo Greek Dessert

Kenton & Jane
Flaky phyllo with nuts and honey
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Cuisine Greek
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2/3 cup chopped almonds
  • 2/3 cup chopped pistachios
  • 1/4 cup sugar + 1 tablespoon
  • 1/2 pound box phyllo sheets
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 stick butter melted for brushing

For Syrup

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar + 1 teaspoon
  • 1/4 cup Greek honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 lemon rind about 2 inches
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • In pot combine all ingredients listed under syrup section. Bring to boil, reduce and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Turn off and remove from heat to let cool.
  • Combine all nuts in bowl with cinnamon and sugar, mix well.
  • Remove phyllo and cut to fit pan (we used 8x8).
  • Lightly grease pan before putting first phyllo sheet down.
  • Add phyllo and lightly brush butter over sheet, repeat 5 times.
  • After 5th sheet, sprinkle half the nut mixture evenly over phyllo.
  • Add two more sheets of phyllo, buttering in between.
  • Add remaining nut mixture evenly.
  • Top with 3 phyllo sheets, buttering in between.
  • Score in shape of diamonds.
  • Place in preheated oven at 350F for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Remove and pour cool syrup evenly over hot baklava.
  • Let cool and serve!

Notes

*nut mixture - you need 2 cups of nuts, so add more or less of the nuts you like accordingly.
**made about 12 pieces in our 8 inch by 8 inch pan.