Description
A classic Turkish dessert made of layers of filo pastry filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with honey syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of filo pastry (about 16 ounces)
- 2 cups of unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups of walnuts or pistachios, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of honey
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the chopped nuts with cinnamon and set aside.
- Brush a 9×13 inch baking dish with melted butter. Layer 10 sheets of filo pastry in the dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter before adding the next.
- Sprinkle a layer of the nut mixture over the filo pastry. Add 5 more layers of filo, brushing each with butter, then another layer of nuts. Repeat layering until all nuts are used, finishing with at least 8 layers of filo on top.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baklava is baking, prepare the syrup by combining sugar, water, honey, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Once the baklava is done baking, pour the hot syrup over it immediately. Allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to keep the filo pastry covered with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.
- Baklava can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15
Keywords: Turkish desserts, baklava recipe, sweet pastries, filo pastry desserts, nut desserts