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Turkish Pistachio Baklava

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A rich and flaky pastry made with layers of buttery filo dough, chopped pistachios, and sweet syrup, offering a perfect blend of textures and flavors in each bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package filo dough (about 20 sheets), thawed
  • 2 cups shelled pistachios, finely chopped
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush a 9×13-inch baking dish with melted butter.
  2. Place one sheet of filo dough in the baking dish and brush with more butter. Repeat this process, layering about 8-10 sheets of filo dough, brushing each with butter.
  3. Spread a thin layer of chopped pistachios evenly over the filo dough.
  4. Continue layering filo dough (8-10 more sheets), brushing each sheet with butter, then add another layer of pistachios. Repeat until all pistachios are used, finishing with a top layer of filo dough (about 8-10 sheets).
  5. Using a sharp knife, cut the layered baklava into diamond or square shapes.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the baklava is golden brown and crisp.
  7. While the baklava bakes, prepare the syrup: In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, lemon juice, and honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the syrup thickens slightly.
  8. Once the baklava is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot syrup over the hot baklava, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
  9. Let the baklava cool to room temperature and allow the syrup to absorb before serving, about 1-2 hours.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, consider adding a few drops of rose water or orange blossom water to the syrup.
  • You can store baklava at room temperature for up to a week. It keeps well in an airtight container.
  • For a different twist, mix other nuts like walnuts or almonds with the pistachios.
  • Ensure you work quickly with filo dough as it can dry out; cover unused sheets with a damp towel to keep them moist.

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