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Honey Walnut Baklava
Mia

Honey Walnut Baklava

This Honey Walnut Baklava recipe represents a love for experimentation and sweet, crunchy perfection, balancing sweetness with a hint of salt and citrus.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 24 servings servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package (16 oz) Phyllo Dough (thawed)
  • 1.5 cups (3 sticks) Unsalted Butter (melted)
  • 4 cups Raw Walnuts (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamo
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Pure Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Method
 

  1. Prepare the syrup by combining sugar, water, honey, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  2. Prepare the nut filling by finely chopping walnuts and mixing with cinnamon and cloves. Melt the butter.
  3. Layer phyllo dough in a buttered baking pan, brushing each layer with melted butter. Alternate layers of phyllo and walnut mixture.
  4. Cut the baklava into diamonds or squares before baking. Bake at 325°F for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Pour cooled syrup over hot baklava and let it sit uncovered for 4-6 hours before serving.

Notes

Keep phyllo dough covered with a damp towel to prevent drying. Use cold syrup on hot baklava for best texture.