ALMOND-WALNUT BAKLAVA
Make and share this Almond-Walnut Baklava recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Patrick MacLean
Categories Dessert
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine sugar, water, cinnamon, cloves and honey.
- Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Increase heat and boil gently until reduced to 2 1/2 cups, about 10 minutes.
- Strain into bowl and mix in brandy.
- Cool completely.
- Nut Filling:
- Toast almonds and walnuts and finely chop in processor.
- Transfer to large bowl.
- Mix in cinnamon and breadcrumbs.
- Pastry:
- Butter bottom and sides of 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
- Unroll stacked phyllo sheets, press folds to smooth, and cut crosswise in half.
- Place 1 sheet of phyllo in bottom of prepared dish (k eep remaining sheets covered with plastic wrap and damp towel to prevent drying). Because many brands of phyllo are not long enough to touch both ends of the dish, it may be necessary to stagger sheets to end of dish.
- Brush first sheet with melted butter.
- Top with second phyllo sheet. Brush with melted butter.
- Repeat, using 12 more sheets, buttering each sheet. Sprinkle 3/4 cup nut mixture over.
- Cover with 4 more sheets, buttering each.
- Sprinkle 3/4 cup nut mixture over.
- Cover with 4 more sheets, buttering each.
- Sprinkle 3/4 cup nut mixture over.
- Cover with 4 more sheets, buttering each.
- Sprinkle 3/4 cup nut mixture over.
- Cover with 4 more sheets, buttering each.
- Sprinkle 3/4 cup nut mixture over.
- Top with 18 more sheets, buttering each.
- Brush top sheet generously with butter.
- Cut baklava lengthwise into thirds and make 8 diagonal cuts.
- Top each section with a whole clove. Lightly sprinkle the top with water and bake at 350 degrees in center of oven until pastry is golden brown, about 1 hour.
- Gradually pour syrup over hot baklava and cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 9193.7, Fat 498.6, SaturatedFat 177.8, Cholesterol 610.1, Sodium 4563.5, Carbohydrate 1096.3, Fiber 54.3, Sugar 552.9, Protein 134.7
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Qeen Mackie
[email protected]This baklava was a waste of time and money. It didn't taste good and it was a lot of work to make.
Farrah frelan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my baklava didn't turn out as good as I hoped. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Derisha Alexander
[email protected]This baklava was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Polygon Cake
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this baklava would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.
Kholeka Ntuli
[email protected]This baklava is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Md.Shakirul islam Monir
[email protected]I've made this baklava several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for beginners.
Ruby Bartlett
[email protected]This baklava is a great make-ahead dessert. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Dilip Bista
[email protected]The syrup for this baklava is perfect. It's not too sweet and it really complements the flavors of the nuts and phyllo dough.
Ijeoma Evelyn
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses both almonds and walnuts. It gives the baklava a great flavor and texture.
Angela Berry
[email protected]This baklava is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.
Destini Fresco
[email protected]I made this baklava for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Nehan
[email protected]This baklava is the best I've ever had. It's so flavorful and the texture is perfect.
DLS DUDE
[email protected]I've never made baklava before, but this recipe made it easy. The baklava turned out perfectly and it was a big hit with my family.
C.A Calin
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The baklava was flaky and buttery, and the filling was sweet and nutty. I highly recommend it.
Afifa Mezzi
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of baklava. But I'm so glad I did! This baklava was absolutely delicious.
Shaiza islam
[email protected]This baklava was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I will definitely be making it again.
Lady Syd
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great dessert to make for special occasions.
Mahlodi Kekana
[email protected]This almond walnut baklava was a hit at my party! It was so delicious and everyone loved it.