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walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans are nutritious and can provide a similar texture, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index, while corn syrup is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking dish with melted butter.

Layer sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each layer with butter.

Spread a mixture of chopped walnuts and pistachios on top of the phyllo layers.

Continue layering phyllo and nut mixture until all ingredients are used.

Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes before baking.

Bake for about 45 minutes until golden brown.

While baking, combine honey, sugar, water, and cinnamon in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

Simmer the syrup for about 10 minutes, then remove from heat.

Pour the syrup over the hot baklava as soon as it comes out of the oven.

Allow the baklava to cool before serving.

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