Turkish Walnut (Cevizli) Baklava Recipe | Turkish Baklava | Recipe By Cook Food

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide a similar texture with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water offers a floral note similar to rose.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat until fully liquid.

Layer phyllo dough in a greased baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.

Finely chop walnuts and combine with cinnamon and sugar in a bowl.

Spread a layer of the walnut mixture over the phyllo dough.

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

Cut the layered baklava into diamond shapes using a sharp knife.

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

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

Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and stir in rose water and vanilla extract.

Once baklava is done baking, pour the syrup evenly over the hot baklava.

Allow baklava to cool completely before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens