This Baklava Recipe Is So Good, I Sold 1 Million Pieces!

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans provide similar flavor and texture.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Maple syrup offers a different sweetness profile.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while maintaining sweetness.

Make the syrup first to ensure it is cold when the baklava is hot.

Measure 3 cups of sugar and 2 cups of water into a pot.

Add 2 cinnamon sticks and 4 cloves to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil.

After boiling, add roughly half a lemon cut into wedges.

Boil for 5 minutes, watching for big bubbles and foam on top.

Let the syrup sit for a few minutes, then refrigerate for 10-20 minutes.

Melt about 1 pound of butter.

Measure 2 cups of almonds and 2 cups of walnuts and grind them in a food processor until chunky.

Add 2 teaspoons of cinnamon and 1/2 cup of sugar to the nut mixture.

Mix well and refrigerate until the baklava is ready.

Cooking Techniques

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