Baklava - Turkish Baklava

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   Mix chopped pistachios or walnuts, 1 cup (225 ml) white sugar, 3/4 tsp (4 ml) ground

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   cinnamon and 1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground cloves.

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   Melt the butter.

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   Cut the filo leaves to fit the baking dish you are using.

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   Spread a layer of melted butter on the bottom of the baking dish.

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   Place single layers of filo, spreading with butter between each layer.

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   Every 6 to 8 layers of filo spread a layer of the chopped pistachio/walnut

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   mixture.

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   Continue layers, being sure to spread melted butter over each

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    layer, until all of the filo is used.

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    Pour any remaining melted butter over the last layer.

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    With a sharp knife carefully cut the filo diagonally creating diamond shaped pieces.

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    Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees (175 C.) F.

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    Bake at 350 degrees (175 C.) 30 to 40 minutes or until top layer is golden brown.

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    Remove the baking dish and allow to cool completely.

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    Combine the remaining sugar, cinnamon, and ground cloves in a sauce pan

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    with 1 cup (225 ml) of water.

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    Heat at a slow boil for 10 to 15 minutes for syrup.

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    Pour the syrup, while at boiling temperature, over the baked and cooled

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    Baklava.

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    Allow to cool completely once again and enjoy some of the best pastry to

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    come out of Turkey.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.