Homemade Pistachio Baklava (Printer-Friendly)
Flaky layers generously filled with pistachios and sweet honey syrup for a perfect special occasion dish.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dough
01 -
1 package phyllo dough (16 oz), thawed
→ Nuts
02 -
2 cups finely chopped pistachios
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1 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)
04 -
Crushed pistachios for garnish
→ Butter and Spices
05 -
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Syrup
07 -
1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup water
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1/2 cup honey
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon rose water (optional)
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter.
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In a bowl, mix finely chopped pistachios, walnuts if using, and ground cinnamon.
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Unroll the phyllo dough and cover with a damp towel to prevent drying.
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Layer 8 sheets of phyllo in the prepared pan, brushing each sheet with melted butter before adding the next. Sprinkle a thin even layer of the nut mixture over the phyllo.
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Add 2 more sheets of buttered phyllo followed by more nuts. Continue alternating layers until all nut mixture is used.
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Top with 8 final layers of buttered phyllo sheets.
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Using a sharp knife, cut the assembled baklava into diamond or square shapes.
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Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the baklava is golden and crisp.
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While baking, combine sugar, water, honey, lemon juice, and rose water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Pour warm syrup evenly over hot baklava immediately after removing it from the oven.
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Allow baklava to cool completely. Garnish with crushed pistachios before serving.
# Additional Suggestions:
01 -
Cover phyllo dough with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out while assembling.