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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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370 | Calories |
26g | Fat |
32g | Carbs |
6g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 24 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 370 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 26g | 33% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 33% |
Cholesterol 20mg | 7% |
Sodium 95mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate 32g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Protein 6g | |
Calcium 55mg | 4% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Baklava is the dish most people think of when they think Greek dessert. Baklava is a perennial favorite, a classic Greek pastry made with flaky phyllo dough that is layered with a cinnamon-spiced nut filling and bathed in sweet syrup. It’s crunchy and sweet and very decadent.
This particular version is sure to please not only people who love Greek food but also those who favor nuts in their desserts. In this case, walnuts and almonds combine to make this version of the Greek pastry rich and flavorful.
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Ingredients
- For the Filling and Phyllo
- 1 pound walnuts (coarsely ground)
- 1/2 pound almonds (coarsely ground)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 18 (9x12-inch) sheets phyllo pastry sheets
- 1/2 pound butter (unsalted, melted)
- For the Syrup
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 10 cloves (whole)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Steps to Make It
Prepare the Filling and Phyllo
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Gather the ingredients.
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Mix the walnuts, almonds, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside.
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Preheat the oven to 325 F.
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Carefully remove the phyllo roll from the plastic sleeve. If needed, using a scissor or sharp knife to cut the sheets to make ones that measure 9x12 inches. To prevent drying, cover one stack with wax paper and a damp paper towel while working with the other.
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Using a pastry brush, brush the bottom and sides of a 9x12-inch rectangular pan with melted butter.
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Begin by layering 6 sheets of phyllo, making sure to brush each with melted butter.
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Add half of the nut mixture in an even layer. Pat it down with a spatula to flatten.
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Continue layering another 6 sheets of phyllo, brushing each with melted butter.
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Add the remaining nut mixture in an even layer.
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Top with the remaining phyllo sheets.
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Before baking, score the top layer of phyllo (making sure not to go past the top filling layer) to enable easier cutting later. (You can place the pan in the freezer for 10 minutes or so to harden the top layers and then use a serrated knife to score.)
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Bake in a preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until the phyllo turns a rich golden color.
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Make the Syrup
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a medium saucepan, combine the water and the sugar and mix well.
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Add the cloves and simmer over medium-high heat for about 20 minutes. You want the syrup to be slightly thickened.
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Remove from the heat and discard the cloves.
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Stir in the lemon juice. Allow the syrup to cool slightly.
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When the baklava is out of the oven and still warm, ladle the syrup carefully over the entire dish.
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Baklava can be refrigerated or stored at room temperature.
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