Baklava - a Tribute to Tag's Recipe

Name: Baklava - a Tribute to Tag's
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb phyllo dough; 1 12 lbs walnuts, chopped; ¾ cup sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 orange, grated rind only; 1 lb unsalted butter; 2 cups water; 2 cups sugar; ½ cup honey; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 lemon slices

Servings: persons

1 lb phyllo dough
1 12 lbs walnuts, chopped
¾ cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 orange, grated rind only
1 lb unsalted butter
2 cups water
2 cups sugar
½ cup honey
1 cinnamon stick
3 lemon slices

1
Combine syrup ingredients and boil for 10 minutes.
2
Mix nuts, sugar, cinnamon and orange rind well.
3
Melt the butter and brush on a 13-inch by 9-inch pan.
4
Place one layer of phyllo in pan allowing ends to extend over pan.
5
Brush with melted butter.
6
Repeat with four sheets of phyllo.
7
Sprinkle heavily with nut mixture, and continue to alternate one layer of phyllo, brush with melted butter, sprinkle heavily with nut mixture until all ingredients are used.
8
Be sure to reserve 4 sheets of phyllo for the top (each to be brushed with butter).
9
Brush top with remaining butter, trim edges with sharp knife.
10
Cut through top with diagonal lines to form diamond shapes.
11
Bake in a 400F oven for 15 minutes, lower oven to 300 degrees and continue to bake for 40 minutes.
12
The baklava should be golden brown in color.
13
While still hot, cover with prepared syrup and let stand overnight before serving.
14
Baklava should rest for 24 hours before removing from pan.
15
Will keep in refrigerator for weeks or it can be frozen.

1698

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

198

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1 lb phyllo dough, 1 12 lbs walnuts, chopped, ¾ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Baklava - a Tribute to Tag's 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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