Baklava Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Baklava
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 c. finely chopped walnuts; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 1/4 c. butter, melted; 1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen phyllo dough, thawed; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1/4 c. honey; 1/2 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel; 2 Tbsp. lemon juice; 2-inches cinnamon stick; 1 c. water

Servings: persons

4 c. finely chopped walnuts
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/4 c. butter, melted
1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen phyllo dough, thawed
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. honey
1/2 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2-inches cinnamon stick
1 c. water

1
Stir together walnuts, sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside. Brush bottom of a 15 x 10 x 1-inch dish with melted butter. Unfold phyllo.
2
Brush each phyllo sheet with butter before placing in pan.
3
Layer 1/4 of the sheets in pan (sheets will extend up the sides of the pan).
4
Sprinkle with 1/3 walnut filling mixture. Repeat layer of phyllo and walnut mixture 2 more times. Layer remaining phyllo sheets in pan, brushing each with butter first. Drizzle leftover butter over top.
5
Using sharp knife, cut through all layers to make diamond shaped pieces. Bake 45 minutes at 325u00b0. In medium pan, bring sugar, honey, lemon juice, peel, cinnamon and water to a boil.
6
Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
7
Pour over warm, cooked baklava and cool in pan.

2746

kcal

Calories

217

Fat

209

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 4 c. finely chopped walnuts, 1/2 c. sugar, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1 1/4 c. butter, melted, 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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