Easy Baklava

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Toss together nuts and cinnamon. Unroll phyllo and cut the whole stack in half to fit the dish. Cover phyllo with a damp cloth while assembling the baklava, to keep it from drying out.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Place 2 sheets of phyllo in the bottom of the prepared dish. Brush generously with some of the melted butter. Sprinkle 2 to 3 tablespoons of the nut mixture on top. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with about 6 sheets of phyllo.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Using a sharp knife, cut baklava into 4 long rows, then diagonally 9 times to make 36 diamond shapes. Be sure to cut all the way through to the bottom of the layers.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crisp, about 50 minutes.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'While baklava is baking, combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir in honey, vanilla, and lemon zest; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Remove baklava from the oven and immediately spoon syrup over it. Let cool completely before serving. Store uncovered.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (36 servings total)

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