Baklava Recipe

Inspired by The Helmand

Time1h 30m

Serves24

Layers of filo pastry filled with nuts and honey.

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Ingredients

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1
Chop Nuts
In a food processor, combine the walnuts and pistachios. Pulse until finely chopped, but not ground. Transfer to a bowl.
2
Mix Nut Filling
Add the sugar and ground cinnamon to the chopped nuts. Mix well until everything is combined evenly.

3
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
4
Prepare Pan
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with some of the melted butter.
5
Layer Filo Pastry
Place one sheet of filo pastry in the prepared baking dish and brush lightly with melted butter. Repeat this process, layering about 8 sheets, brushing each layer with butter.
6
Add Nut Filling
Spread half of the nut mixture over the layered filo pastry.
7
Continue Layering
Add another 4 sheets of filo, brushing each with butter, then top with the remaining nut mixture. Finally, layer 8 more sheets of filo, again brushing each with butter.
8
Cut Baklava
Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes before baking.

9
Bake Baklava
Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
10
Prepare Syrup
In a saucepan, combine honey, water, and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
11
Pour Syrup
Once the baklava is done baking, immediately pour the hot syrup evenly over the baklava. Allow it to soak for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.