Baklava Recipe- How to Make Baklava

Name: Baklava Recipe- How to Make Baklava
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 6 oz shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped; 6 oz walnuts, coarsely chopped; 6 oz hazelnuts, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 to 2 tbsp ground cinnamon (start with less if you’re not sure); large pinch of ground cloves; 16-oz package phyllo dough, thawed; 1 1/2 to 2 sticks of unsalted butter (up to 16 tbsp), melted; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 cup cold water; 1 cup honey; 1 tbsp orange extract (optional); 5 whole cloves; 1 lemon, juice of

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:40min

My family’s secret baklava recipe combines layers of honey-soaked crisp phyllo pastry and a cinnamon-scented nut mixture with pistachios, walnuts, and hazelnut. Baklava is the perfect make-ahead dessert because it’s even better the next day! Be sure to read through for tips and watch the video to make it.

Updated at: Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:51:28 GMT