Easy Baklava
This baklava recipe is straightforward and uncomplicated. You can present it in cupcake liners, and it also preserves well when frozen.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chopped nuts
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Toss together nuts and cinnamon. Unroll phyllo and cut the whole stack in half to fit the dish. Cover phyllo with a damp cloth while assembling the baklava, to keep it from drying out.
- Place 2 sheets of phyllo in the bottom of the prepared dish. Brush generously with some of the melted butter. Sprinkle 2 to 3 tablespoons of the nut mixture on top. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with about 6 sheets of phyllo.
- Using a sharp knife, cut baklava into 4 long rows, then diagonally 9 times to make 36 diamond shapes. Be sure to cut all the way through to the bottom of the layers.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crisp, about 50 minutes.
- While baklava is baking, combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir in honey, vanilla, and lemon zest; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
- Remove baklava from the oven and immediately spoon syrup over it. Let cool completely before serving. Store uncovered.
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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