Ingredients
Nut Filling
2 cups walnuts, chopped
1 cup pistachios, chopped
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp cloves
Phyllo
1 lb phyllo dough (thawed)
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
Syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
½ cup honey
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
Instructions
Mix nuts, cinnamon, and cloves.
Boil syrup ingredients for 10 mins. Cool and discard spices.
Layer 8 phyllo sheets in pan, buttering each. Add nuts, 2 more phyllo, repeat. Top with 8–10 sheets.
Cut into diamonds. Bake at 325°F for 50–60 mins.
Pour cold syrup over hot baklava. Let soak uncovered for 6 hours. Enjoy!
Notes
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Rest Time: 4–6 hours
Total Time: 6+ hours
Yield: 24 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek / Mediterranean