Making Traditional Turkish Baklava with Grandma Rose!

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide a similar texture with fewer calories.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Melt the 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 walnuts and pistachios, then mix with cinnamon in a bowl.

Spread a layer of the nut mixture over the phyllo dough in the baking dish.

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

Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes with a sharp knife.

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

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

Bring the syrup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

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

Allow the baklava to cool completely before serving.

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