Baklava

Baklava is believed to have originated in the Ottoman Empire and is a popular dessert in many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Baklava

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Greek, Middle Eastern, Turkish Courses: Dessert, Pastry Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 60 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3636

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 12 sheet(s) Filo pastry sheets
• 8 tablespoon(s) Butter
• 2 cup(s) Walnuts
• 1 cup(s) Almonds
• 1 cup(s) Pistachios
• 1 cup(s) Sugar
• 1 cup(s) Water
• 1 teaspoon(s) Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon(s) Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon(s) Cloves
• 0.5 cup(s) Honey

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Grind the walnuts, almonds, and pistachios.
3. In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Melt the butter.
5. Layer 6 sheets of filo pastry, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
6. Spread a layer of the nut mixture over the top sheet.
7. Layer another 6 sheets of filo pastry on top, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
8. Cut the baklava into diamond-shaped pieces.
9. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Pour the syrup over the hot baklava.
11. Let the baklava cool and rest for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 303kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19g30%

Total Carbohydrate 31g11%

Sugars 18g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.