How to Make Easy Baklava | Baklava Recipe | Allrecipes.com

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Butter a 9 by 13 inch baking pan.

Chop one pound of mixed nuts (a combination of walnuts, almonds, pecans, pistachios, or any favorite nuts).

In a medium bowl, add the chopped mixed nuts and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and stir to combine.

Melt 1 cup of butter for brushing the phyllo dough.

Take a 16-ounce package of phyllo dough out of the freezer and let it defrost in the refrigerator.

Unroll the phyllo dough and trim it to fit the pan. Cover the phyllo with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.

Place two sheets of phyllo in the bottom of the prepared dish and brush generously with melted butter.

Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of the nut mixture on top.

Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with about six sheets of phyllo on top.

Cut the baklava into four long rows and then nine times diagonally to make 36 diamond shapes, cutting all the way through to the bottom of the dish.

Bake the baklava in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes.

Finely grate 1-2 lemons to make 1 teaspoon of lemon zest using a microplane.

While the baklava is baking, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.

Stir in 1/2 cup of honey and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, along with the lemon zest.

Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.

When the baklava is golden and crisp, remove it from the oven and immediately spoon the syrup over it.

Let the baklava cool completely before serving.

Store the baklava uncovered to prevent it from getting soggy.

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