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Greek Baklava Recipe

Greek Baklava Recipe
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Indulge in the rich and sweet flavors of traditional Greek Baklava, a delightful honey and nut pastry encased in layers of buttery phyllo dough. This classic dessert is a true taste of Greece and is perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat any time.

Ingredients

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Phyllo Dough:

  • 1 package (16 ounces) phyllo dough, thawed
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted

Nut Filling:

  • 2 cups walnuts, chopped
  • 1 cup pistachios, chopped
  • 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Syrup:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare Nut Filling: Mix walnuts, pistachios, almonds, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves in a bowl.
  3. Layer Phyllo Dough: Layer phyllo sheets with butter and nut mixture in the baking dish.
  4. Cut and Bake: Cut the baklava into pieces and bake until golden and crisp.
  5. Make Syrup: Combine water, sugar, honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Simmer, then stir in vanilla.
  6. Finish Baklava: Pour hot syrup over baked baklava and let it cool before serving.

Notes

  • For best flavor, let the baklava rest overnight to allow the syrup to fully soak in.
  • Use fresh, high-quality nuts for the richest taste.

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