Phyllo-Wrapped Nutty Baklava with Honey Syrup

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Layered crisp phyllo pastry filled with spiced walnuts and pistachios, drenched in fragrant honey and rosewater syrup for a classic Syrian dessert. This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, layers phyllo dough sheets, unsalted butter, walnuts into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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: 45 min Serves 12 Middle Eastern cuisine 320 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 finely chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground cloves.
  2. Step 2: Brush a 9x13-inch baking dish with melted 1 cup unsalted butter. Layer 6 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each sheet generously with melted butter. Spread half the nut mixture evenly over the top.
  3. Step 3: Layer 6 more phyllo sheets on top, brushing each with melted butter. Spread the remaining nut mixture evenly over this layer.
  4. Step 4: Top with 2-3 phyllo sheets, again brushing with butter between each. Using a sharp knife, cut the assembled baklava into 24 diamond or square shapes.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 45 minutes until golden and crisp.
  6. Step 6: While baking, combine 1 cup honey, 1/2 cup water, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp rosewater in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Remove baklava from oven and immediately pour the hot honey syrup evenly over it. Let cool completely to absorb syrup before serving.

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