Baklava From The Balkans

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide a healthier fat profile, while sunflower seeds are more economical.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while corn syrup is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking dish with melted butter.

Layer sheets of phyllo dough in the dish, brushing each layer with butter.

Chop walnuts and pistachios, then mix with cinnamon.

Spread a layer of the nut mixture over the phyllo layers.

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

Cut the baklava into diamond shapes with a sharp knife.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 45-50 minutes.

While baking, combine sugar, water, honey, lemon juice, and vanilla in a saucepan.

Bring the syrup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

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

Allow to cool completely before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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