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Baklava with Honey Syrup

Baklava is a sweet, buttery Greek treat. The honey syrup drizzled on top gives this classic dessert a delicious twist. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

30 ServingsPrep: 50 min. Bake: 35 min. + standing

Ingredients

Butter-flavored cooking spray
1 package (16 ounces, 14-inch x 9-inch sheet size) frozen phyllo dough, thawed
2 cups finely chopped walnuts, toasted
SYRUP:
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup honey
3/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Coat a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan with cooking spray. Unroll phyllo
dough; trim to fit into pan.
Layer two sheets of phyllo dough in prepared pan, spritz with cooking
spray. Repeat three times. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with
plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.)
Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons nuts. Top with two sheets of phyllo and
spritz with cooking spray. Repeat layering with nuts, phyllo and
cooking spray 10 times. Top with remaining phyllo dough, spritzing
every other sheet with cooking spray.
Using a sharp knife, cut into 30 triangles. Bake at 350° for
35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan,
combine syrup ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer,

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Baklava with Honey Syrup (continued)

Directions (continued)

uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour over warm
baklava. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and let stand for
several hours or overnight. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 136 calories, 7 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 67 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.