Homemade Baklava Recipe
Indulge in the deliciousness of homemade baklava with layers of crispy phyllo dough, spiced nuts, and sweet syrup. This classic Middle Eastern dessert is a true labor of love that’s worth every moment spent in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (plus resting time)
- Yield: 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Baklava:
- 1 package (16 oz) phyllo dough, thawed
- 2 cups chopped walnuts or pistachios (or a mix)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the nut mixture: Combine the chopped nuts and ground cinnamon in a bowl.
- Layer the phyllo dough: Unroll the phyllo dough and layer it in the baking dish with melted butter and nut mixture.
- Cut and bake: Cut the baklava into pieces and bake until golden and crisp.
- Make the syrup: Simmer water, sugar, honey, lemon juice, vanilla, and cinnamon to make the syrup.
- Soak the baklava: Pour the syrup over the hot baklava and let it soak before serving.
Notes
- Baklava keeps well at room temperature for several days.
- For added depth, toast the nuts before assembling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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