Pistachio Baklava

Name: Pistachio Baklava
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 24 pieces
Ingredients: For the Simple Syrup:; 2 cups granulated sugar (14 ounces; 400g); 1 cup (240ml) water; 1 teaspoons (5ml) fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon orange blossom water; For the Baklava:; 2 1/2 cups shelled raw unsalted pistachios (12 1/2 ounces; 354g); 8 ounces unsalted butter (2 sticks; 226g), melted; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (1 ounce; 30g); 1 pound phyllo dough (16 ounces; 454g), thawed

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

1h 5m

This pistachio baklava recipe combines shelled raw unsalted pistachios, buttery phyllo dough, and a sweet, fragrant orange blossom water-infused simple syrup. The result is a rich, nutty, and sweet pastry that is perfect for showcasing the flavors of the Middle East.

Pistachio Baklava

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Servings: 24 pieces

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For The Simple Syrup

2 cups granulated sugar (14 ounces; 400g)

1 cup (240ml) water

1 teaspoons (5ml) fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon orange blossom water

For The Baklava

2 1/2 cups shelled raw unsalted pistachios (12 1/2 ounces; 354g)

8 ounces unsalted butter (2 sticks; 226g), melted

2 tablespoons granulated sugar (1 ounce; 30g)

1 pound phyllo dough (16 ounces; 454g), thawed

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

167kcal

8%
Fat

10g

0%
Saturated Fat

4g

0%
Carbohydrates

16g

0%
Fiber

3g

0%
Sugar

6g

0%
Protein

3g

0%
Cholesterol

16mg

0%
Sodium

146mg

7%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Pistachio Baklava

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For The Simple Syrup

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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