EASY BAKLAVA

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This is simple and easy. Serve it in cupcake papers. It freezes well, too.

Provided by ARVILLALAR

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 2h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound chopped nuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup white sugar
1 cup water
½ cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Toss together cinnamon and nuts. Unroll phyllo and cut whole stack in half to fit the dish. Cover phyllo with a damp cloth while assembling the baklava, to keep it from drying out.
  • Place two sheets of phyllo in the bottom of the prepared dish. Brush generously with butter. Sprinkle 2 to 3 tablespoons of the nut mixture on top. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with about 6 sheets of phyllo. Using a sharp knife, cut baklava (all the way through to the bottom of the dish) into four long rows, then (nine times) diagonally to make 36 diamond shapes.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and crisp, about 50 minutes.
  • While baklava is baking, combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir in honey, vanilla and lemon or orange zest; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Remove the baklava from the oven and immediately spoon the syrup over it. Let cool completely before serving. Store uncovered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 97.1 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

Anhaan Khan
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The baklava was too expensive to make. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Lefaso mphutlane
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The baklava was too crumbly. I think I should have used a different type of nuts.


jitendra khang
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The baklava was a bit dry. I think I should have added more syrup.


Ewawumi Anuoluwapo
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I had some trouble getting the phyllo dough to stick together. I think I should have used more butter.


The Black Spencer
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This baklava is a bit too sweet for me, but I still enjoyed it. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Tina Zaccardi
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I'm not a huge baklava fan, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!


Poet Torres
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This baklava is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The results are amazing!


Saeed Zounr
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I love that this baklava recipe uses honey instead of sugar. It gives it a more natural sweetness.


amir ameer
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This baklava is perfect for special occasions. It's beautiful and delicious.


Brittany Hurlbert
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I made this baklava for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Blessing Sukubo
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This baklava is so addictive!


Hlelile Dlamini
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A must-try for baklava lovers!


Ali KhaLiq„ÉÑ
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My new favorite dessert!


Chris Lmausupa
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Best baklava ever!


Hanan Saleem
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This baklava recipe is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


MUHAMMAD AZFAR AHMED
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The baklava was a bit dry. I think I should have added more butter to the phyllo dough.


Stacey Basa
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The baklava was delicious, but it was a bit too sweet for my taste. Next time, I'll use less sugar in the syrup.


Just Memes
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This was my first time making baklava, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the baklava was so good.


MD SA
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I've been making baklava for years, and this recipe is by far the best I've tried. It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


Thandi Lindiwe
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This baklava recipe is a winner! The phyllo dough was crispy and flaky, the filling was sweet and nutty, and the syrup was perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.