Description
This easy Honey Baklava recipe combines buttery phyllo layers, crunchy pistachios and walnuts, and a fragrant honey-lemon syrup. Perfect for beginners, this homemade baklava is a delicious, make-ahead Mediterranean dessert.
Ingredients
Phyllo dough
Unsalted butter
Pistachios
Walnuts
Granulated sugar
Ground cinnamon
Salt
Honey
Fresh lemon juice
Water
Instructions
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Make Honey Syrup: Simmer honey, sugar, water, lemon juice, and salt for 5 minutes. Cool completely.
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Nut Filling: Finely chop pistachios and walnuts. Mix with cinnamon, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
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Assemble Layers: Butter baking pan. Layer 8 phyllo sheets with butter. Add ⅓ of nut mixture. Repeat with 6 phyllo layers and nuts until done, ending with a phyllo top.
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Cut & Bake: Slice into diamonds or squares. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 1 hour 30 minutes until crisp and golden.
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Syrup Finish: Pour cooled syrup over hot baklava. Let soak and cool fully before serving.
Notes
Keep unused phyllo covered with a damp towel while assembling.
Use a mix of nuts to customize flavor.
Always cut before baking for even syrup absorption.
Baklava improves in flavor over time.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern / Mediterranean
