Christmas Baklava
Christmas is around the world, and we plan the best holiday for friends and family at this time of the year. Baklava is the most wanted and known recipe worldwide that is loved to celebrate the spirit of holidays.
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Ingredients
- Phyllo dough 1 pack The pack should be 1 pound
- Ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons
- Chopped walnuts 2 cups
- Chopped pecans 2 cups
- Honey 2 cups
- Butter 1 and a half cups Melted in the microwave
- Vanilla essence 1 teaspoon
- Grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the walnuts, pecans, and cinnamon. Set it aside and prepare the baking dish by applying butter to it.
- Start by placing two Phyllo sheets on the bottom of the pan and brush the butter. You can apply as much butter as you want to enhance the flavors.
- Sprinkle 2 tbsp nut mixture and repeat the same process for all the layers.
- Apply some butter on the top to get crispy and flake the top of the pastry.
- With the help of a sharp knife, cut the baklava into a diamond shape.
- Bake it at 250 degrees for 45-47 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.
- While baking, take a saucepan and add honey, vanilla, and lemon zest.
- Once the Baklava is ready, pour the syrup on top and let it cool for 10 minutes on the counter.
- You can add more nuts on the top if you like. Also, you can serve it hot in the oven or let it cool in the fridge.
