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Greek Baklava

Baklava is a sweet Greek pastry treat with layers of crisp phyllo dough and chopped nuts soaked in honey syrup that's easier to make than you think!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 18 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16 ounce package phyllo dough, thawed
  • 2 cups chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup chopped pistachios
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter the bottoms and sides of a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, toss together walnuts, pistachios, cinnamon, and cloves; set aside.
  3. Place one sheet of phyllo in the pan and brush lightly with melted butter. Repeat for 6 sheets, brushing each with butter.
  4. Sprinkle one-third of the nut mixture evenly over the buttered phyllo.
  5. Cover with 2 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter; top with another third of the nuts. Repeat until nuts are used.
  6. Finish with 6 to 8 layers of phyllo, brushing each sheet. Trim edges if needed.
  7. Score baklava into diamond or square shapes with a sharp knife.
  8. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
  9. Combine sugar, water, honey, and lemon zest in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in vanilla.
  10. Pour warm syrup evenly over the hot baklava as soon as it comes out of the oven.
  11. Allow to cool and soak for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
  12. Serve at room temperature, garnished with extra chopped nuts if desired.
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