Baklava

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A rich, flaky, restaurant-level dessert found in both Greek and Turkish cuisine.

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

50 mins

Total Time

1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 24 servings

Calories: 309 kcal

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
2/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
16 ounces phyllo dough thawed
1 cup butter melted, unsalted
16 ounces walnuts finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

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In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, honey, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside to cool.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush a 9x13 inch baking pan with melted butter. Place a sheet of phyllo in the pan, brush with butter, and repeat for 8 layers.
Mix chopped walnuts and cinnamon, and spread a layer over the phyllo. Continue layering phyllo and nuts, ending with 8 layers of phyllo on top.
Cut the layered phyllo into diamond shapes. Bake for about 50 to 60 minutes until golden and crisp.
Remove from oven and immediately pour the cooled syrup over the hot baklava. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 309kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g (53%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.3g (15%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 94mg (4%) Potassium 106mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 240IU (5%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 309

% Daily Value*

Calories	309kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	29g	10%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	21g	32%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat	9g	53%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Trans Fat	0.3g	15%
Cholesterol	20mg	7%
Sodium	94mg	4%
Potassium	106mg	2%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	17g	34%
Vitamin A	240IU	5%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	24mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%