Baklava Recipe
Rich, sweet dessert made of layers of filo pastry, filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with honey
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Ingredients
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Filo Pastry Layers
Nut Filling
Honey Syrup
Method
Preparation of Nut Filling
- 1
Combine Nut Filling Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, chopped almonds, ground cinnamon, and granulated sugar. Mix well and set aside.
Assembly
- 2
Prepare Filo Pastry
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan. Brush a 9x13 inch baking dish with some of the melted butter.
- 3
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- 5
Cut the Baklava
Using a sharp knife, cut the assembled baklava into diamond or square shapes.
Baking
- 6
Bake the Baklava
Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 to 50 minutes, until the baklava is golden brown and crispy.
Prepare Honey Syrup
- 7
Make Honey Syrup
While the baklava is baking, combine granulated sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Stir in honey and vanilla extract. Allow to simmer for about 10 minutes, then remove from heat.
- 8
Soak the Baklava
Once the baklava is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot honey syrup over the hot baklava. Allow to cool completely.
