Baklava(Pastry Filled With Almond And Walnut Meats; Middle East) Recipe

Name: Baklava(Pastry Filled With Almond And Walnut Meats; Middle East)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 c. walnuts, coarsely ground; 3 c. almonds, coarsely ground; 2 Tbsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. allspice; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves; 1/2 tsp. mace; 1 c. powdered sugar; 1 lb. filo (get at deli on State and 39 South); 1 lb. butter; Honey Syrup (follows)

Servings: persons

4 c. walnuts, coarsely ground
3 c. almonds, coarsely ground
2 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. mace
1 c. powdered sugar
1 lb. filo (get at deli on State and 39 South)
1 lb. butter
Honey Syrup (follows)

1
In large bowl, mix nuts with sugar and spices.
2
Brush bottom of a 10 x 6-inch baking pan with melted butter.
3
Place six sheets in bottom of pan, brushing each with butter.
4
Sprinkle a thin layer of nut mixture on top of the sixth buttered sheet.
5
Cover with one pastry sheet; brush with butter and again, sprinkle with the nut mixture.
6
Continue this alternate process until all nuts are used. Finish dessert with six to eight filo, placing one on top of the other and brushing each with butter.
7
With a serrated knife, cut Baklava into strips 1-inch wide and cut these strips diagonally to form small diamond shaped pieces.
8
Bake in a very slow oven (300u00b0) for approximately 1 hour.
9
Let cool.
10
Pour Honey Syrup over it, reserving 3/4 cup.
11
Return the 3/4 cup of Honey Syrup to heat and boil five minutes longer.
12
Finish glazing with remaining syrup. Yields about 80.
13
Cool 6 hours before using.

3676

kcal

Calories

338

Fat

140

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: 4 c. walnuts, coarsely ground, 3 c. almonds, coarsely ground, 2 Tbsp. cinnamon, 1 tsp. allspice, and more.

Yes, Baklava(Pastry Filled With Almond And Walnut Meats; Middle East) 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.

Baklava(Pastry Filled With Almond And Walnut Meats; Middle East)

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