Baking and eating baklava is a delightful experience that combines rich, flaky pastry with sweet, nutty flavors. This popular Middle Eastern dessert is made by layering thin sheets of phyllo dough with a mixture of crushed nuts, like walnuts or pistachios, and sweetened with honey or syrup. The result is a golden, crispy treat that’s both decadent and satisfying. Whether you’re baking homemade baklava for a special occasion or simply enjoying it as an indulgent snack, the layers of buttery goodness and sweet syrup are sure to please your taste buds. If you’re looking for the perfect baklava recipe, mastering this dish will elevate your dessert game and leave everyone craving more.
Easy Baklava Recipe for Beginners
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Servings
4-6 servings
Prep time
10 min
Cooking time
30
Calories
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This baklava is so easy to make and so delicious to eat. Everyone will be clamoring for more! Recipe below is for a 5×7 baking pan.
Ingredients
- 3 full sheets of Phyllo dough (thawed)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/3 cup crushed pistachios (or any nuts)
- pinch of cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp jam
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp honey
Directions
- Preheat Oven to 350 degrees
- Prepare Nut Mixture: Combine crushed nuts, cinnamon, and salt and set aside.
- Prepare Phyllo Dough: Cut phyllo dough to the same size as your bakeware (mine is 5×7).
- Assemble Baklava: Brush melted butter to the bottom of your baking pan. Add 2 pieces of phyllo dough. Brush with more butter. Sprinkle about 1-2 tbsp of the nut mixture. Add 2 pieces of phyllo dough. Brush with melted butter. Continue this layering until nut mixture is finished.The very top of the baklava should have about 6 pieces of phyllo dough. Make sure to brush the very top with melted butter.
- Bake the Baklava: Bake baklava for 30 minutes or until the top is browned and crispy.
- Prepare Syrup: With 10 minutes left in the oven, add water and jam to a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Once the jam is completely dissolved, add the honey. Continue to simmer until all is combined.
- Finishing Touches: When the baklava is golden brown and finished, remove from oven. Pour syrup directly on top of the baklava making sure to cover the entire surface of the baklava.
- Storage: Let the baklava cool completely before enjoying. Store remainder uncovered on your counter or loosely wrapped in clear wrap.
Notes
Feel free to use any nuts. A popular choice are walnuts. Also, feel free to use sugar instead of jam for the syrup.
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