Baklava Recipe

Time1h 30m

Serves12

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Ingredients

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1
Chop the Walnuts
Place the walnuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Be careful not to over-process; you want some texture.
2
Mix the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.

3
Prepare the Butter
Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
4
Layer the Phyllo
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Take a baking dish and brush the bottom with melted butter. Carefully lay one sheet of phyllo dough in the dish and brush it with melted butter. Repeat this process for about 8 sheets, brushing each layer with butter.
5
Add Filling
Spread a layer of the walnut filling over the phyllo layers. Add another 5 sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter, then add another layer of filling. Repeat until all filling is used, finishing with about 8 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter.

6
Cut the Baklava
Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes before baking.
7
Bake the Baklava
Place the baklava in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.

8
Cook the Syrup
In a saucepan, combine water, honey, and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
9
Add Syrup to Baklava
Once the baklava is baked and golden, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the cool syrup over the hot baklava. Allow it to soak for a few hours before serving.