Honey-Orange Baklava with Pistachios
Layers of flaky phyllo filled with crushed pistachios and sweetened with a fragrant orange-honey syrup. This Greek recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs phyllo dough, pistachios, butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet, thawed phyllo dough
- 1/2 cup, finely chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup, melted butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1, zested and juiced orange
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tbsp melted butter. Layer 8 sheets of phyllo dough in the dish, brushing each with 1 tsp butter.
- Step 2: Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped pistachios evenly over phyllo. Top with 4 more phyllo sheets, brushing each with 1 tsp butter. Sprinkle remaining pistachios on top.
- Step 3: In a saucepan, combine honey, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low and cook 10 minutes until syrupy.
- Step 4: Bake phyllo layers for 25 minutes until golden. Immediately pour warm syrup over hot baklava and let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Orange Baklava with Pistachios take to make?
Total time is about 65 minutes (35 min prep + 30 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 Honey-Orange Baklava with Pistachios?
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 Honey-Orange Baklava with Pistachios?
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 Honey-Orange Baklava with Pistachios 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 Honey-Orange Baklava with Pistachios?
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.
