Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1(16 ounce) packagephyllo dough
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1poundchopped nuts
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1cupbutter
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1teaspoonground cinnamon
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1cupwater
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1cupwhite sugar
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1teaspoonvanilla extract
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½cuphoney
Cooking Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C). Butter the bottoms and sides of a 9×13-inch pan.
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Chop nuts and toss with cinnamon. Set aside.
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Unroll phyllo dough. Cut whole stack in half to fit pan. Cover phyllo with a dampened cloth to keep from drying out as you work. Place two sheets of dough in pan, butter thoroughly. Repeat until you have 8 sheets layered.
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Sprinkle 2 to 3 tablespoons of nut mixture on top. Top with two sheets of dough, butter, nuts, layering as you go. The top layer should be about 6 to 8 sheets deep.
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Using a sharp knife cut into diamond or square shapes all the way to the bottom of the pan. You may cut into 4 long rows then make diagonal cuts. Bake for about 50 minutes until baklava is golden and crisp.
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Make sauce while baklava is baking. Boil sugar and water until sugar is melted. Add vanilla and honey. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
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Remove baklava from the oven and immediately spoon sauce over it. Let cool.
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Serve in cupcake papers. This freezes well. Leave it uncovered as it gets soggy if it is wrapped up.
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Enjoy!
Editor’s Note:
Please note the addition of lemon zest when following the magazine version of this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe18 | |
Calories393 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 26g |
33% |
Saturated Fat 9g |
45% |
Cholesterol 27mg |
9% |
Sodium 196mg |
9% |
Total Carbohydrate 38g |
14% |
Dietary Fiber 3g |
11% |
Total Sugars 20g |
|
Protein 6g |
12% |
Vitamin C 0mg |
0% |
Calcium 35mg |
3% |
Iron 2mg |
9% |
Potassium 174mg |
4% |
* 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.
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