Baklava Recipe

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare the Filo

Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

Prepare the Nut Filling

In a large bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, chopped pistachios, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix well to combine.

Layer the Filo

Take one sheet of filo pastry and place it in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Brush the sheet with melted butter. Repeat this process, layering and brushing with butter, for about 8 sheets.

Add the Nut Filling

Spread a thin layer of the nut filling over the buttered filo. Continue layering more filo sheets (about 4 sheets), brushing each with butter, then adding another layer of nut filling. Repeat until all filling is used, finishing with about 8 more buttered filo sheets on top.

Cut the Baklava

Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes, cutting through all the layers.

Bake the Baklava

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

Make the Syrup

In a saucepan, combine honey, water, and vanilla extract. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and let it cook for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Pour Syrup Over Baklava

Once the baklava is done baking, remove it from the oven. Immediately pour the cooled honey syrup evenly over the hot baklava, allowing it to soak in.

Cool and Serve

Allow the baklava to cool at room temperature for several hours before serving. This will help the syrup soak in and the layers to set. Cut along the previously made cuts and serve.