Turkish Pastries with Nuts and Syrup (Baclava) – a delicious recipe with filo leaves, phyllo pastry, butter, walnuts, almonds, sugar. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
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Brush a 9 x 12 inch dish with melted butter.
2
Fold a sheet of filo in half and carefully lay in the pan.
3
Brush with melted butter.
4
Repeat until there are 6 layers of filo.
5
Sprinkle 1/3 of the nuts on the last layer.
6
Add 6 more filo leaves, brushing each one with melted butter.
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Add 1/3 more nuts.
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Repeat this procedure until all ingredients are used ending with a pastry layer.
9
Brush the top layer with butter and cut into diamond shapes 2 inches wide.
10
Bake in a preheated 350 F. oven for 30 minutes.
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Reduce the heat to 300 and continue baking for 30 minutes longer.
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FOR THE SYRUP: Add the sugar to the water.
13
Add lemon juice and boil the syrup for 5 minutes.
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Pour over the warm pastry and let cool before serving.
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1122
kcal
Calories
78
g
Fat
108
g
Carbs
8
g
Protein
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* 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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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. filo leaves (about 24 sheets), phyllo pastry, 1 cup butter, melted, 2-1/2 cup walnuts, and more.
Yes, Turkish Pastries with Nuts and Syrup (Baclava) 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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