Baklava
Buttery, crisp layers of phyllo enfold a warm, spiced nut filling and soak up a bright honey-lemon syrup for the perfect balance of crunch and syrupy sweetness.
20 phyllo dough, thawed if frozen
1 ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 ½ cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 ½ cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar, for the nut filling
2 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp salt
½ cup honey
½ cup water
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp kosher salt
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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