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Greek Baklava Recipe

A classic Greek dessert made with layers of phyllo dough, nuts, and honey syrup.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Greek
Servings 12 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Pastry brush
  • Saucepan

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 package phyllo dough thawed
  • 2 cups mixed nuts chopped
  • 1 cup butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Syrup

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Instructions: 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Butter the bottoms and sides of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Layer 8 sheets of phyllo dough in the dish, buttering each sheet.
  • Combine nuts and cinnamon. Sprinkle a thin layer over the phyllo dough.
  • Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with 8 layers of phyllo dough.
  • Cut into diamond or square shapes.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes until golden and crisp.
  • While baking, make the syrup: Boil water and sugar until sugar is melted. Add honey, vanilla, and lemon zest. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove baklava from oven and immediately spoon syrup over it. Let cool completely before serving.

Notes:

Baklava can be stored at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Keywords:

Keyword Baklava
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