Baklava Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Baklava
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups chopped walnuts finely; 1 cup chopped almonds finely; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 16 sheets phyllo dough; ½ tablespoons butter melted; whole cloves to decorate; 2 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon rosewater; 3 whole cloves

Servings: persons

3 cups chopped walnuts finely
1 cup chopped almonds finely
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
16 sheets phyllo dough
½ tablespoons butter melted
whole cloves to decorate
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon rosewater
3 whole cloves

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Lightly grease an 11 x 7 inch baking pan. Combine walnuts, almonds, sugar and spices in a large bowl.
2
Layer 4 sheets phyllo on a board, brushing each sheet with butter, and fold in half. Arrange in prepared pan, trimming edges to fit. Spread with 1/2 of the nut mixture. Repeat phyllo and nut layers. Top with a phyllo layer.
3
Brush with butter. Score lengthwise into 4 even portions. Then score diagonally to create a diamond pattern. Bake for 30 mins, until crisp.
4
Meanwhile, for the syrup, place sugar, lemon juice, rosewater, cloves and 1 1/3 cups water in a medium saucepan on low heat. Stir, without boiling, for 3-4 mins, until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, without stirring, for 10 mins, until thickened. Remove cloves.
5
Pour hot syrup over baklava. Let stand to cool. Cut into diamonds. Place a clove in the center of each piece, to decorate.

1198

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups chopped walnuts finely, 1 cup chopped almonds finely, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 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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