Turkish Pistachio Baklava | Eid Special!

pistachios

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: almonds

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

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories, while brown sugar adds a richer flavor.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is a vegan alternative, while maple syrup is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Melt the ghee or butter in a saucepan over low heat.

Layer 8 sheets of phyllo dough in a greased baking dish, brushing each with melted ghee or butter.

Add a layer of finely chopped pistachios (1 cup) over the phyllo.

Continue layering with 6 sheets of phyllo, brushing with ghee or butter, and adding another cup of pistachios.

Repeat this process for another 6 sheets of phyllo and the last cup of pistachios.

Top with 8 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each with ghee or butter.

Cut the baklava into diamond shapes using a sharp knife.

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

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

Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to create the syrup.

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

Allow baklava to cool completely before serving.

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