Baklava

August 16, 2013

155

A decadent and flakey dessert layered with butter, nuts and spices and topped off with a rich honey cinnamon syrup.

For the Syrup
1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Honey
3/4 Cup Water
1 TBSP Fresh lemon juice
2 Cinnamon Sticks
1 TBSP Whole Allspice
For the Filling & the Dough
1 Pound Walnuts {or a combination of your favorite nuts! We love, pistachios, walnuts & almonds}
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp Salt
1 1/2 Cups {3 sticks} salted Butter
1 pound Phyllo Sheets {Thawed according to package directions}

For the syrup: Combine the Sugar, Honey, Water, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, and allspice in a medium saucepan {stirring occasionally} and cook over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat...
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Nutritions

Calories
422

Sodium
321mg
13% DV

Fat
32g
50% DV

Protein
2g
4% DV

Carbs
26g
9% DV

Fiber
1g
7% DV

Snack Baked