Easy Peasy Baklava
Discover the magic of making homemade baklava with this 'Easy Peasy Baklava' recipe that simplifies the process without compromising on flavor! Perfectly crisp layers of buttery phyllo dough are generously filled with spiced walnuts or pistachios, then baked to golden perfection and soaked in a luscious honey-lemon syrup. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple, beginner-friendly steps, this recipe is an effortless way to create an authentic and irresistible dessert. Ideal for holidays, gatherings, or an indulgent treat, this baklava serves 12 and is sure to impress. Whether you're a novice baker or a seasoned pro, you’ll love how deliciously easy it is to bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 sheets Phyllo dough
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 cups Walnuts or pistachios (finely chopped)
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a small amount of melted butter.
Thaw phyllo dough according to package instructions and cover it with a damp towel to prevent drying out.
In a bowl, mix finely chopped walnuts or pistachios with ground cinnamon.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave. Using a pastry brush, lightly coat the bottom of the prepared baking dish with melted butter.
Place a sheet of phyllo dough in the dish. Brush it with melted butter, ensuring the edges are covered. Repeat this step with 7 more sheets, buttering each one as you layer.
Spread half of the nut-cinnamon mixture evenly over the 8th buttered layer.
Add 4 more layers of phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with butter as you go. Spread the remaining nut mixture evenly over the top layer.
Layer the final 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with butter. Once the top layer is added, generously brush it with the remaining melted butter.
Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamonds or squares, ensuring you cut through all the layers to the bottom of the dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
While the baklava is baking, prepare the syrup. Combine sugar, honey, water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then let the mixture simmer for 8-10 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Once the baklava is baked, immediately pour the warm syrup evenly over the hot pastry, ensuring it seeps into all the cuts.
Allow the baklava to cool completely at room temperature, letting the syrup soak in and the layers set. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4343 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 255.5 g | 328% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.6 g | 348% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 1859 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 503.4 g | 183% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.0 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 303.5 g | ||
| Protein | 58.7 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1331 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
