Baklava is a delicious and sweet pastry that is perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat. This recipe for baklava with walnuts is easy to make and the perfect dessert to share with friends and family. The combination of crispy phyllo dough, sweet honey, and crunchy walnuts creates a delicious and addictive dessert that everyone will love. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 1 package phyllo dough, thawed
- 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation time: 30 minutes Baking time: 45-50 minutes Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Place a sheet of phyllo dough in the baking dish and brush it with melted butter.
- Repeat with 7 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each one with melted butter.
- Sprinkle half of the walnut mixture evenly over the top of the phyllo dough.
- Place another sheet of phyllo on top of the walnuts and brush it with melted butter.
- Repeat with 7 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each one with melted butter.
- Sprinkle the remaining walnut mixture over the top of the phyllo dough.
- Place another sheet of phyllo on top of the walnuts and brush it with melted butter.
- Repeat with 7 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each one with melted butter.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond shapes.
- Bake the baklava in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown.
- In a small saucepan, heat the honey, water, and lemon juice over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer the honey mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the baklava from the oven and immediately pour the hot honey mixture over the top.
- Allow the baklava to cool completely before serving.
