Baklava-pistachio Recipe
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Ingredients
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Filling
Pastry
Syrup
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Prepare the filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped pistachios, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
- 3
Prepare the phyllo dough
Unroll the phyllo dough and cover it with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out. Prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish by greasing it with some of the melted butter.
Assembling Baklava
- 4
- 5
Add filling
Spread a thin layer of the pistachio mixture over the phyllo dough. Continue layering 4-5 more buttered phyllo sheets, then add another layer of pistachio filling. Repeat this process until all filling is used, finishing with a top layer of 8-10 buttered phyllo sheets.
- 6
Cut the baklava
Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes, ensuring you cut through all layers.
Baking and Syrup
- 7
Bake the baklava
Place the assembled baklava in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- 8
Prepare the syrup
While the baklava is baking, prepare the syrup by combining water, granulated sugar, honey, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 9
Soak the baklava
Once the baklava is done baking, immediately pour the cooled syrup over the hot baklava, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Allow to cool completely before serving.
