Baked Honey-Walnut Baklava

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Flaky phyllo layered with walnuts and honey syrup, baked to golden perfection with pistachio garnish. This Greek recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs phyllo dough, unsalted butter, walnuts for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 50 min Serves 12 Mediterranean cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, mix 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup water, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon for the filling.
  2. Step 2: Brush a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tbsp melted butter. Layer 9 sheets of phyllo dough in the dish, brushing each sheet with 1 tbsp melted butter.
  3. Step 3: Spread the walnut filling evenly over the phyllo.
  4. Step 4: Layer remaining 8 sheets of phyllo on top, brushing each with 1 tbsp melted butter. Cut into diamond shapes.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Step 6: While baking, prepare syrup: combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup honey.
  7. Step 7: Pour warm syrup over hot baklava. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped pistachios. Cool in the pan for 1 hour before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Baked Honey-Walnut Baklava take to make?

Total time is about 80 minutes (30 min prep + 50 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Baked Honey-Walnut Baklava?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep phyllo dough from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Honey-Walnut Baklava?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Baked Honey-Walnut Baklava for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 12 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 12). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Baked Honey-Walnut Baklava?

Mediterranean greek like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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