ALMOND PISTACHIO BAKLAVA
I discovered this traditional recipe at a Greek cultural event and often get requests for it. The original version called for walnuts, but I substituted other nuts to create a yummy almond and pistachio baklava.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h5m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups sugar, water, honey and lemon juice to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Cool., Preheat oven to 350°. Working in batches, combine pistachios and almonds in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg and remaining sugar; set aside. Brush a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with some of the butter. Unroll one package of phyllo dough; cut stack into a 10-1/2x9-in. rectangle. Repeat with remaining phyllo. Discard scraps., Line bottom of prepared pan with two sheets of phyllo dough (sheets will overlap slightly). Brush with butter. Repeat layers 9 times. (Keep dough covered with a damp towel until ready to use to prevent it from drying out.) Sprinkle with a third of the nut mixture. , Top with 10 layers of buttered phyllo dough and a third of the nut mixture; repeat layers. Top with remaining phyllo dough, buttering each layer. , Using a sharp knife, cut into 1-1/2-in. diamond shapes. Bake until golden brown, 40-45 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack. Slowly pour cooled sugar syrup over baklava. Cover and let stand overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Moti Chaudhary
[email protected]This is the perfect recipe for a special occasion dessert.
Shannon Davidson
[email protected]This baklava is so easy to make, even a beginner can do it.
Noor Afshan
[email protected]This baklava is a great make-ahead dessert. It's perfect for parties and potlucks.
CH FARMAN Mateen
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up leftover almonds and pistachios.
Jonathan Gomez
[email protected]This is the best baklava I've ever had. It's so delicious and addictive.
Topon sarker Sarker
[email protected]This baklava is to die for! I can't get enough of it.
Lisa Haynes
[email protected]I love this baklava! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Pashupati Das
[email protected]This is the best baklava recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
smh.4
[email protected]The baklava was delicious, but it was a bit too rich for me. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Mikhali Mabandla
[email protected]The baklava was a bit dry. I think I needed to use more butter in the phyllo dough.
Erika Tinoco
[email protected]I found this baklava to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less honey syrup next time.
Francisco Medrano
[email protected]This baklava is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's a delicious and impressive dessert.
Rhab Abdullh
[email protected]The honey syrup is the perfect finishing touch for this baklava. It adds a touch of sweetness and richness.
Ch Mubeen
[email protected]I love the combination of almonds and pistachios in this baklava. It's a really unique and flavorful dessert.
Ali Oryakhel
[email protected]This was my first time making baklava, and I was really happy with the results. The instructions were easy to follow, and the baklava turned out delicious.
nuwan nuwan1234
[email protected]I've made this baklava recipe several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to dessert for special occasions.
Thava Nithijam
[email protected]This baklava was a hit at my party! The combination of almonds and pistachios was perfect, and the honey syrup was the perfect finishing touch.