Baklava Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Baklava
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 lb (.5 kg). unsalted butter; 2 tbsp (30 ml). shortening; 1-1/4 lbs (.6 kg). coarsley chopped walnuts; 8 oz (224 grm). coarsley chopped almonds; 1/2 tsp (2 ml). cinnamon; 1 1 lb (.5 kg). pkg. phyllo dough, thawed, if frozen; whole cloves, optional; 8 oz (224 grm). honey; 1 cup (225 ml) sugar; 2 cups (475 ml) water; 1/2 lemon, juice only

Servings: persons

1 lb (.5 kg). unsalted butter
2 tbsp (30 ml). shortening
1-1/4 lbs (.6 kg). coarsley chopped walnuts
8 oz (224 grm). coarsley chopped almonds
1/2 tsp (2 ml). cinnamon
1 1 lb (.5 kg). pkg. phyllo dough, thawed, if frozen
whole cloves, optional
8 oz (224 grm). honey
1 cup (225 ml) sugar
2 cups (475 ml) water
1/2 lemon, juice only

1
Melt butter and shortening together in saucepan and keep warm.
2
Combine nuts and cinnamon in a bowl and mix well.
3
Reserve 5 most perfect sheets of phyllo for top layer.
4
Of remaining phyllo, layer 1 sheet at a time, brushing with butter mixture until 5 layers thick in a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
5
Add layers of 1 sheet of phyllo and brush with butter, sprinkling every second sheet with nut mixture, until all sheets are used.
6
Add 5 reserved sheets, buttering each as it is added: sprinkle top with remaining walnut mixture.
7
Chill 1 hour.
8
Cut into diamond shapes; place 1 whole clove in center of each diamond (this may be omitted).
9
Bake at 275 degrees (125 C.) for 1 hour; remove from oven and let cool.
10
Combine honey, sugar, and 2 cups (475 ml) water in saucepan.
11
Simmer until very thick, stirring frequently.
12
Add lemon juice.
13
Pour over cooled baklava.
14
Let stand at room temperature for 3 hours.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb (.5 kg). unsalted butter, 2 tbsp (30 ml). shortening, 1-1/4 lbs (.6 kg). coarsley chopped walnuts, 8 oz (224 grm). coarsley chopped almonds, and more.

Yes, Baklava falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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