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Honey Walnut Baklava

Layers of crispy phyllo, buttery walnuts, and honey syrup. A Middle Eastern treasure.

Medium⏱️ 1.5 hours🍽️ 36 pieces🔥 185 cal
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🥄 Ingredients

  • 1 lb phyllo dough, thawed
  • 2 cups walnuts, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

📝 Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix walnuts and cinnamon.

  2. 2

    Brush 9x13 pan with butter. Layer 8 phyllo sheets, brushing each.

  3. 3

    Spread 1/3 nuts. Add 4 more sheets with butter.

  4. 4

    Repeat nut and phyllo layers, ending with 8 sheets on top.

  5. 5

    Cut into diamonds or squares before baking.

  6. 6

    Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes until golden.

  7. 7

    Simmer sugar, water, honey, vanilla until dissolved.

  8. 8

    Add lemon juice. Pour hot syrup over hot baklava.

  9. 9

    Cool completely before serving.

💡 Pro Tips

  • ✓Keep phyllo covered with damp towel.
  • ✓Cut before baking for clean edges.
  • ✓Both baklava and syrup should be hot when combined.
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1.5 hours

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