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Baklava

Baklava
Bulgaria
⏱ — min. Serves: —

Ingredients

  • For the Baklava:
  • 1 package (16 oz) phyllo dough, thawed
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups walnuts or pistachios, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • For the Syrup:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2-3 whole cloves

Instructions

Prepare the Syrup

In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, and cloves.

Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature.

Prepare the Baklava

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Brush a 9x13-inch baking dish with melted butter.

Place one sheet of phyllo dough in the dish and brush it with melted butter. Repeat this process, layering and buttering each sheet, until you have about 8-10 layers.

Mix the chopped nuts with ground cinnamon and sprinkle an even layer over the phyllo.

Continue layering the phyllo dough, buttering each sheet, until you have used all the phyllo. End with a final layer of 8-10 sheets.

Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes with a sharp knife.

Bake the Baklava

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the baklava is golden brown and crisp.

Add the Syrup

Immediately after removing the baklava from the oven, pour the cooled syrup evenly over the hot baklava.

Allow the baklava to cool completely and absorb the syrup before serving.

Enjoy your meal!