PISTACHIO-WALNUT BAKLAVA
Spiced nuts are layered between buttered sheets of phyllo pastry and baked into this crispy, flaky delicacy saturated with an orange blossom-infused honey syrup.
Provided by Smart Cookie
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 5h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a9x-13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon, and cloves in a small bowl. Mix pistachios and walnuts together in a separate bowl.
- Unroll phyllo sheets on a damp towel on a cutting board and cover with a second damp towel to keep them from drying out. Brush parchment paper with melted butter and place 1 phyllo sheet on top. Brush the sheet with butter and layer another sheet on top. Continue layering until you have used about 1/3 of the phyllo, brushing butter between each layer. Sprinkle 1/2 of spiced sugar and nuts on top.
- Continue layering another 1/3 of the phyllo sheets using the same method; sprinkle on remaining spiced sugar and nuts. Layer on the remaining 1/3 of the phyllo sheets and brush the top with butter. Fold over any overhanging phyllo dough and brush with butter to seal the edges.
- Cut slashes 2 inches apart into the dough, then diagonally across to form 2-inch diamonds.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crisp, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the honey syrup. Combine water, remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, honey, lemon juice, and orange blossom water in a small sauce pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the temperature, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool until baklava finishes baking.
- Immediately pour the hot honey syrup over the baklava and let sit until syrup is completely absorbed, 4 hours to overnight. Cut into diamond pieces following the scores made before baking. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 189.8 mg, Sugar 18.9 g
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[email protected]This baklava is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
GPK IB
[email protected]I've never made baklava before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out so well!
timothy contee
[email protected]This baklava is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it a few days ahead of time and it was still delicious.
Arif Naz
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of baklava, but I really enjoyed this recipe. It's not too sweet and the pistachio and walnut filling is very flavorful.
RK ROBIN
[email protected]This baklava is a bit pricey, but it's worth every penny.
Airis Hunter
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the baklava turned out perfectly. It's so addictive!
TJ Reyes
[email protected]This is the best baklava I've ever had. I highly recommend it.
Kelvin Bonney
[email protected]I made this baklava for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Md Karimul
[email protected]This baklava is amazing! The perfect balance of sweet and nutty.
Senharo Faisal
[email protected]The baklava was delicious, but it was a bit too time-consuming to make. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Brenten01 gold hamster
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Pixie Dust ke
[email protected]The baklava was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The only thing I would change is to use a little less sugar in the filling.
Donna Allen
[email protected]This baklava was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.
Greg Kisekka
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of baklava, but this recipe changed my mind. It's not too sweet and the pistachio and walnut filling is divine.
Svetlana raikina
[email protected]I've made baklava many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The pistachio and walnut filling is so flavorful and the phyllo dough is perfectly crispy.
Bristol
[email protected]This pistachio-walnut baklava was a hit at my party! It was so delicious and easy to make.