Easy Baklava Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Additional: 40 mins

Total: 2hrs

Servings: 36

Yield: 1 9x13 inch dish

Easy Baklava Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound chopped nuts

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough

1 cup butter

melted

1 cup white sugar

1 cup water

½ cup honey

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Greek Couscous

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 2

Toss together cinnamon and nuts. Unroll phyllo and cut whole stack in half to fit the dish. Cover phyllo with a damp cloth while assembling the baklava to keep it from drying out.

Step 3

Place two sheets of phyllo in the bottom of the prepared dish. Brush generously with butter. Sprinkle 2 to 3 tablespoons of the nut mixture on top. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used ending with about 6 sheets of phyllo. Using a sharp knife cut baklava (all the way through to the bottom of the dish) into four long rows then (nine times) diagonally to make 36 diamond shapes.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and crisp about 50 minutes.

Step 5

While baklava is baking combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir in honey vanilla and lemon or orange zest; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the baklava from the oven and immediately spoon the syrup over it. Let cool completely before serving. Store uncovered.

Nutritional Information

Easy Baklava Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:36

Calories: 201.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.9g 6%

Carbohydrates: 17.8g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 5%

Sugars: 9.8g

Fat: 14.1g 22%

Saturated Fat: 4.2g 21%

Cholesterol: 13.6mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 160.3IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.2mg 9%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 0.3mg

Folate: 23.6mcg 6%

Calcium: 16.5mg 2%

Iron: 0.8mg 4%

Magnesium: 22.1mg 8%

Potassium: 69.5mg 2%

Sodium: 97.1mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 126.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.