Description
Golden, flaky, and dripping with sweet syrup, this baklava is pure indulgence in every bite. Once you try it homemade, you will never go back to store-bought.
Ingredients
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1 lb. phyllo dough, thawed
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1 ½ cups unsalted butter, melted
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2 cups walnuts, finely chopped
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1 cup pistachios, finely chopped
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp ground cloves
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1 cup water
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1 cup granulated sugar
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½ cup honey
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Prepare the nut mixture by combining walnuts, pistachios, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves.
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Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish with butter.
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Layer phyllo sheets in the pan, brushing each with melted butter.
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Add layers of nut mixture between phyllo sheets.
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Finish with several top layers of buttered phyllo.
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Cut into diamond or square shapes before baking.
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Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown.
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Prepare syrup by simmering water, sugar, honey, and lemon juice, then add vanilla.
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Pour warm syrup over hot baklava and let it cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American