Baklavá

Nutty Honey Bliss
Portions:3 dozen pieces
Preparation Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooking Time:1 hour 15 minutes
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Ingredients

Syrup Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sugar*
  • 1 cup water
  • 1½- inch-thick slice lemon
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 1 cup honey

Pastry Ingredients:

  • 4 cups 1 lb. finely ground walnuts
  • 2 cups ½ lb. finely ground blanched or unblanched almonds
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. nutmeg
  • cups 3 sticks butter, melted
  • 1 1- lb. package phyllo dough thawed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300ºF.
  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, lemon, and cinnamon for the syrup.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir in honey, and cool well.
  • Once cooled, remove the lemon and cinnamon.
  • In a large bowl, combine walnuts, almonds, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for the pastry.
  • Butter a 9×13-inch pan with 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Place 4 sheets of phyllo in the pan, brushing each with melted butter before adding the next.
  • Butter the fourth sheet also.
  • Sprinkle ½ to ¾ cup of the nut mixture over the phyllo.
  • Top the nut mixture with 2 more sheets of phyllo, buttering each sheet well.
  • Continue alternating nut mixture with 2 sheets of buttered phyllo until both are used up, ending with phyllo.
  • Brush the top with butter.
  • With a sharp knife, trim off any excess phyllo on the sides of the pan.
  • Cut 1½-inch-wide lengthwise strips in the dough (do not cut through all layers).
  • Make 1½-inch diagonal cuts to create diamond-shaped pieces (cut through the top layer only).
  • Bake for 1 hour or until golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack.
  • Cut through the diamonds completely with a sharp knife.
  • Immediately pour the cooled syrup over the hot pastry.
  • Cool and serve on dessert plates.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:
Pair this indulgent Nutty Honey Bliss with a sweet dessert wine such as a late-harvest Riesling or a Muscat. The wine’s sweetness will complement the rich and nutty flavors of the Baklavá, creating a delightful combination. Cheers!

Nutritional Information

Calories: 200 kcal | Carbohydrates: 19 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 13 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 11 g
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Course Dessert / Nuts
Cuisine European / Greece