Baklava

Name: Baklava
Ingredients: 1 lb. butter; 1 lb. filo sheets; 2 cups coarsely chopped almonds; 2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts; 1 cup sugar; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. ground cloves; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup honey; 2 cups water; 1 stick cinnamon; 1 tsp. lemon juice

12 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. butter
1 lb. filo sheets
2 cups coarsely chopped almonds
2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
1 cup sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup honey
2 cups water
1 stick cinnamon
1 tsp. lemon juice

Directions

1

Combine nuts, spices, and sugar.
2

In a greased pan spread 8 sheets of filo (each seperately being brushed with butter).
3

Spread a thin layer of nut mixture followed by 2 sheets of filo then another layer of mixture.
4

Continue to alternate filo and mixture until mixture is gone.
5

Layer remaining filo.
6

With knife, score into squares or diamonds.
7

Bake for 325F until brown (1 hour).
8

Pour syrup evenly over baklava and let stand overnight.
9

Syrup: Boil all ingredients for 20 minutes and strain.