Baklava (turkish Pistachio And Honey Baklava)

Baklava is a delicious and sweet pastry made with layers of phyllo dough, filled with pistachios, and sweetened with honey. This recipe for Turkish Pistachio and Honey Baklava is a classic dessert in Mizrahi Jewish cuisine, perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat.

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Baklava (turkish Pistachio And Honey Baklava)

Ingredients

  • 1 package of phyllo dough
  • 1 1/2 cups of shelled pistachios, finely chopped
  • 1 cup of unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1/2 cup of honey
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in honey, vanilla, and cinnamon. Set aside to cool.
  3. Brush a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter. Place a sheet of phyllo dough into the pan and brush with butter. Repeat this process, layering 10 sheets of phyllo, brushing each sheet with butter.
  4. Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of chopped pistachios over the phyllo layer. Top with two more sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter, and adding more pistachios as you go. The top layer should be about 6-8 sheets deep.
  5. Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes all the way to the bottom of the dish.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
  7. Remove the baklava from the oven and immediately pour the cooled honey syrup over it. Let cool completely before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
4g
Fat
13g

Supplies

9x13 inch baking dish Pastry brush Saucepan

Tools

Sharp knife Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the baklava with a hot cup of Turkish coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.

Tips & tricks

To prevent the phyllo dough from drying out, cover it with a damp towel while assembling the baklava.

Cost

$15