Honey Baklava

• Vegetarian

• Condiments

  • 1/2 cup Honey

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 (16 oz. package Phyllo sheets

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 lb Walnuts

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Butter, unsalted

• Liquids

  • 3/4 cup Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz.) package phyllo sheets, thawed
• 1 lb. (about 4 cups) walnuts, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted

Directions

• Thaw phyllo sheets. I usually take mine out of the freezer an hour before Im ready to start making the baklava. 1. Meanwhile, using your food processor, chop walnuts into small pieces. Add cinnamon and give it another quick pulse to incorporate. Set aside. Next, combine sugar, water, and honey in a medium saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil while stirring frequently. Once mixture has come to a boil and sugar is completely melted, reduce heat and simmer mixture for 4 minutes. Remove from the stove and let cool completely. Next, melt butter. Before youre ready for assembly, butter a 9-x-13-inch baking pan and preheat oven to 325 degrres F. Dampen two kitchen towels and place one onto your work surface. Remove phyllo sheets from the packaging and trim sheets according to your baking pan. My phyllo sheets were about 1 too long, so I just cut them accordingly. This varies depending on the brand of phyllo sheets you purchase. Place phyllo sheets on the damp kitchen towel and cover with the second one. 2. For the assembly: {Step 1} Add one sheet of the phyllo dough to the baking pan and brush with melted butter. Repeat process with another 9 phyllo sheets. Until you have a stack of 10 buttered phyllo sheets. Top with 3/4 cup of the chopped cinnamon walnuts. {Step 2} Top walnut layer with another phyllo sheet, butter and repeat until you have a stack of 5 buttered phyllo sheets. Top with another 3/4 cup of the chopped cinnamon walnuts. Repeat {STEP 2} 3 more times. Finally {Step 3}, add another 10 phyllo sheets, buttering each sheet between layering and spreading the remaining butter on top. 3. Cut baklava lengthwise into four 1 1/2 wide strips. Then cut diagonally to form diamond shapes. Place baking pan in the oven and bake for 1 hour 15-20 minutes or until top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and place on wire racks. Immediately pour cool honey syrup over the top and let cool completely. Enjoy!