Nanas Baklava

Baklava is believed to have originated in the Ottoman Empire and has been enjoyed for centuries in various Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 195 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Nanas Baklava

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Pastry Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 12 sheet Phyllo Dough
• 1.5 cup Walnuts
• 1.5 cup Almonds
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 0.75 cup Honey
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a food processor, pulse the walnuts and almonds until finely chopped.
3. In a bowl, mix the chopped nuts, sugar, and cinnamon.
4. Melt the butter in a saucepan.
5. Brush a baking dish with melted butter.
6. Layer 6 sheets of phyllo dough in the baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
7. Spread half of the nut mixture evenly over the phyllo dough.
8. Layer another 6 sheets of phyllo dough on top, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
9. Spread the remaining nut mixture evenly over the phyllo dough.
10. Layer the final 6 sheets of phyllo dough on top, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
11. Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
12. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
13. While the baklava is baking, combine honey and lemon juice in a saucepan and heat until warm.
14. Remove the baklava from the oven and immediately pour the warm honey mixture over it.
15. Let the baklava cool and rest for at least 2 hours before serving.
16. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 15g

Protein 5g10%

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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.