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Baklava

Name: Baklava
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: For the baklava:; 1 pound chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pistachios are best, or use a combination of them); 1 pound phyllo dough, thawed; 1 cup butter, melted; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/3 teaspoon ground cloves; For the syrup:; 1 cup water; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup honey; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 cinnamon stick; Finely ground pistachios for garnish, optional

Prep 35m

Cook 30m

Total 1h 5m

This sweet and flaky baklava is made with layers of phyllo dough filled with a mixture of chopped nuts, sugar, and warm spices. Topped with a honey syrup and optional pistachio garnish, this traditional Middle Eastern dessert is perfect for any occasion.