How to Make Baklava | Easy Turkish Recipes

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.

Transfer 1 ½ cups of water into a pot and add sugar.

When it boils, add the lemon juice and turn off the heat to prepare the syrup.

Melt the butter in a small pan and add the vegetable oil.

Cut the phyllo according to the size of your tray.

Grease the tray and brush some oil between every 2 layers of phyllo.

Spread a layer of minced pistachio after placing half of the phyllo.

Place the rest of the phyllo on top.

Slice the baklava into rectangles after layering.

Pour the leftover oil over the sliced baklava, avoiding the bubbly part.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (360°F) for around 25 to 30 minutes.

Once both the tray and syrup have cooled down, pour the syrup over the baklava.

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