Baklava

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 45 mins

  • Servings

    16 Servings

  • Calories

    441 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Greek

Baklava

Easy Baklava recipe for the classic Greek dessert with layers of buttery phyllo dough, cinnamon walnut baklava filling, and sweet syrup.

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Ingredients

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Syrup:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

To Finish:

  • 3 cups walnuts
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pound phyllo dough
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter , melted
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Instructions

Syrup:

  1. In a pot on medium heat add the sugar, water, and lemon juice, and bring to a simmer.
  2. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes./timer].

To Assemble and Finish:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking pan with baking spray.
  2. To a food processor, combine the walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon and pulse until the walnuts are really small pieces.
  3. Add the first sheet of phyllo dough and brush with melted butter.
  4. Repeat for a total 10 times, then add 1/2 of the walnuts.
  5. Repeat with 6 more layers of phyllo dough brushed with butter.
  6. Top with remaining walnut mixture.
  7. Repeat with 10 more layers of phyllo dough brushed with butter.
  8. Brush the tops of the dough with more butter, then use a knife to cut the dough into a diamond pattern, but cut into it
  9. Bake for 75 minutes, or until golden brown.
  10. Immediately pour over the syrup, then let cool completely.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 441kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 140mg (6%) Potassium 125mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 537IU (11%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 441 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 441kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 140mg 6%
Potassium 125mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 537IU 11%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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