Turkish Baklava Recipe So Easy You'll Make It DAILY! Masuma's Culinary

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide a similar texture with fewer calories.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Prepare ghee or clarified butter by melting unsalted butter.

Layer sheets of phyllo pastry in a greased baking dish, brushing each layer with melted ghee.

Chop pistachios and walnuts, then mix with sugar and cinnamon powder in a bowl.

Spread a layer of the nut mixture over the phyllo pastry in the baking dish.

Repeat layering phyllo and nut mixture until all ingredients are used, finishing with phyllo on top.

Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes with a sharp knife.

In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, lime juice, and rose water to make the syrup.

Bring the syrup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for a few minutes.

Remove baklava from the oven and immediately pour the hot syrup over it.

Allow the baklava to cool completely before garnishing with chopped pistachios and rose petals.

Cooking Techniques

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