Baklava Tartlets

Name: Baklava Tartlets
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1/3 cup water; 1/4 cup honey; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 cinnamon sticks; 6 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed, or 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional); 2 teaspoons brandy or cognac; 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted; 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted; 2 (1.9-ounce) packages mini phyllo tart shells (30 shells)

10 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cinnamon sticks
6 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed, or 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
2 teaspoons brandy or cognac
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
2 (1.9-ounce) packages mini phyllo tart shells (30 shells)

Directions

1

Combine first 5 ingredients and cardamom, if desired, in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat; strain and discard solids. Stir in brandy and nuts.
2

Arrange tart shells on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Divide nut mixture evenly among shells. Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes or until pastry is golden. Store, uncovered, at room temperature until ready to serve.