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Baklava with honey and pistachios

Baklava with Honey and Pistachios

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  • Author: Tessa
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Baklava with honey and pistachios is a rich, sweet pastry made of layers of filo dough filled with chopped pistachios and sweetened with syrup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (16 ounce) package filo dough, thawed
  • 1 pound pistachios, finely chopped
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine chopped pistachios, cinnamon, and cloves.
  3. Unroll the filo dough and keep it covered with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.
  4. Place two sheets of filo dough in the bottom of the prepared pan, brushing each sheet with melted butter. Repeat this process until you have 8 buttered sheets on the bottom.
  5. Spread about 1/3 of the pistachio mixture over the filo dough.
  6. Top with two more buttered filo sheets. Repeat with another 1/3 of the pistachio mixture.
  7. Add two more buttered filo sheets, then the remaining pistachio mixture.
  8. Top with the remaining filo sheets, brushing each sheet with butter.
  9. Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes, cutting all the way through to the bottom of the pan.
  10. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
  11. While the baklava is baking, prepare the syrup. In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  12. Once the baklava is out of the oven, immediately pour the hot syrup evenly over the top.
  13. Let the baklava cool completely before serving, allowing the syrup to soak in.

Notes

  • Ensure the filo dough is completely thawed before use.
  • Keep the filo dough covered with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying and cracking.
  • Do not overbake the baklava; it should be golden brown, not dark.
  • Allow the baklava to cool completely for the best texture and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

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