Easy Baklava

Easy Baklava

A simple and easy baklava recipe. Phyllo dough is layered with a cinnamon-nut filling, then topped with a honey syrup. Serve slices in cupcake papers.

Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Calories
201 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 2
Toss together nuts and cinnamon. Unroll phyllo and cut the whole stack in half to fit the dish. Cover phyllo with a damp cloth while assembling the baklava, to keep it from drying out.
Step 3
Place 2 sheets of phyllo in the bottom of the prepared dish. Brush generously with some of the melted butter. Sprinkle 2 to 3 tablespoons of the nut mixture on top. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with about 6 sheets of phyllo.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crisp, about 50 minutes.
Step 5
While baklava is baking, combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir in honey, vanilla, and lemon zest; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
Step 6
Using a sharp knife, cut baklava into 4 long rows, then diagonally 9 times to make 36 diamond shapes. Be sure to cut all the way through to the bottom of the layers.
Step 7
Remove baklava from the oven and immediately spoon syrup over it. Let cool completely before serving. Store uncovered.
Easy Baklava
Easy Baklava
Easy Baklava
Easy Baklava

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough
  • 1 pound chopped nuts
  • 0.5 cup honey

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