Easy Baklava

Easy Baklava
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    50 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 20 mins
  • SERVING
    36 People
  • VIEWS
    1.1K

Indulge in the irresistible allure of homemade baklava! This recipe simplifies the classic pastry, guiding you to create layers of flaky phyllo, fragrant nuts, and a luscious honey-citrus syrup. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat any day of the week.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    18 g
  • Cholesterol
    14 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    97 mg
  • Fat
    14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes). Generously butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.

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Recipe View Combine Nuts: In a bowl, toss together the chopped nuts and ground cinnamon until well combined. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Prepare Phyllo: Unroll the phyllo dough and cut the entire stack in half so it fits the prepared baking dish. Keep phyllo covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying out as you assemble the baklava. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Layer and Build: Place two sheets of phyllo dough in the bottom of the buttered dish. Brush generously with melted butter. Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of the nut mixture evenly over the phyllo. Repeat layering phyllo, butter, and nuts until all the ingredients are used, ending with approximately 6 sheets of phyllo on top. Make sure to butter each layer as you go. (25 minutes)

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Recipe View Score the Baklava: Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into 4 long rows lengthwise. Then, cut diagonally 9 times to create 36 diamond-shaped pieces. Ensure you cut all the way through the layers to the bottom of the dish. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 50 minutes, or until the baklava is golden brown and crisp. (50 minutes)

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Recipe View Prepare Syrup While Baking: As the baklava bakes, combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the honey, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the syrup to thicken slightly. (25 minutes)

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Recipe View Syrup and Cool: Remove the baked baklava from the oven and immediately spoon the hot syrup evenly over the entire surface. Ensure the syrup penetrates all the layers. Let the baklava cool completely at room temperature before serving. (60 minutes)

Use high-quality butter for the best flavor and flakiness.
Don't skimp on the butter between the phyllo layers – it's crucial for creating the characteristic flaky texture.
For a richer flavor, toast the nuts lightly before chopping.
The syrup should be hot when poured over the baklava for optimal absorption.
Baklava can be stored uncovered at room temperature for up to a week. Freezing is also an option.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 366 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Maximus Langosh

    My family loved this baklava. It was gone in a day!

  • Amara Nicolas

    This recipe was so much easier than I thought baklava would be! It turned out perfectly.

  • Georgiana Gusikowski

    The syrup was a bit too sweet for my taste, so I reduced the sugar slightly. It was perfect.

  • Felicity Hamill

    The tip about keeping the phyllo covered with a damp cloth is crucial. Thanks for the great recipe!

  • Jonatan Emmerich

    I substituted walnuts for pistachios because that's what I had on hand, and it was still delicious.

  • Dale Leuschkerau

    The lemon zest in the syrup really brightens up the flavor. I'll definitely make this again.

  • Opal Bahringer

    I've tried other baklava recipes, but this one is by far the best. The instructions are clear and easy to follow.

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