Pecan Baklava S4:E1 Chef Baba Cooking Show

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: almonds

Walnuts provide a similar texture and flavor, while almonds are often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free alternative with a unique flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness and richness.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Maple syrup provides a different flavor profile while being more accessible.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

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

Chop pecans and mix with sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.

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

Continue layering phyllo and pecan 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 for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

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

Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from heat and add vanilla extract.

Pour the syrup over the baklava immediately after removing it from the oven.

Allow to cool completely before serving.

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