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Authentic Turkish Pistachio Baklava

A rich and flaky pastry layered with butter, nuts, and sweet syrup, this baklava is a classic Turkish dessert.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 package phyllo dough (16 oz)
  • 2 cups unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cups pistachios, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix chopped pistachios, 1/2 cup sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  3. Layer 8 sheets of phyllo dough in the dish, brushing each with melted butter.
  4. Sprinkle a thin layer of the pistachio mixture over the phyllo.
  5. Repeat layering phyllo and pistachio mixture, ending with 8 phyllo layers on top.
  6. Cut baklava into diamond or square shapes before baking.
  7. Bake for 50 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Meanwhile, make the syrup by boiling water, 1 1/2 cups sugar, honey, lemon juice, and vanilla for 20 minutes.
  9. Pour hot syrup over baked baklava immediately after removing from oven.
  10. Let cool completely before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog