Baklava Recipe

Time2h

Serves12

Made In House, Pastry Dessert Consisting Of Phyllo, Chopped Walnuts, & Sweetened With Local Honey

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Prepare Phyllo Dough
Thaw the phyllo dough according to package instructions. Once thawed, keep it covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying out.
3
Melt Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, set aside to cool slightly.

4
Mix Nut Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix well until evenly combined.

5
Layer Phyllo and Nut Filling
Grease a baking dish with some melted butter. Layer 8 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with melted butter before adding the next. After the 8 layers, spread a layer of the nut filling evenly over the phyllo.
6
Continue Layering
Repeat the process: layer another 8 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing with butter, and then another layer of nut filling. Continue this process until all filling is used, finishing with 8 layers of phyllo on top, brushing the final layer with melted butter.

7
Cut Baklava
Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes before baking.
8
Bake Baklava
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

9
Prepare Syrup
While the baklava is baking, combine the local honey, water, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes.

10
Pour Syrup
Once the baklava is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot honey syrup evenly over the baklava. Let it soak for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.