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Greek Baklava Recipe

A traditional Greek dessert made with layers of phyllo dough, nuts, and honey syrup.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 package phyllo dough thawed
  • 2 cups walnuts chopped
  • 1 cup butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Syrup

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 strip lemon peel

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Butter the bottoms and sides of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. Chop nuts and toss with cinnamon. Set aside.
  4. Unroll phyllo dough. Cut whole stack in half to fit pan.
  5. Place two sheets of dough in pan, butter thoroughly. Repeat until you have 8 sheets layered.
  6. Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of nut mixture on top. Top with two sheets of dough, butter, nuts, layering as you go. The top layer should be about 6-8 sheets deep.
  7. Using a sharp knife, cut into diamond or square shapes all the way to the bottom of the pan. You may cut into 4 long rows the make diagonal cuts.
  8. Bake for about 50 minutes until baklava is golden and crisp.
  9. Make the syrup while baklava is baking. Boil sugar and water until sugar is melted. Add vanilla and honey. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
  10. Remove baklava from oven and immediately spoon sauce over it. Let cool.
  11. Leave it uncovered as it gets soggy if wrapped up.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.5mg

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