Baklava with Honey Syrup
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 50 min. Bake: 35 min. + standing
YIELD: 2-1/2 dozen.
Baklava is a sweet, buttery Greek treat. The honey syrup drizzled on top gives this classic dessert a delicious twist. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Ingredients
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Butter-flavored cooking spray
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1 package (16 ounces, 14x9-inch sheet size) frozen phyllo dough, thawed
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2 cups finely chopped walnuts, toasted
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SYRUP:
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3/4 cup sugar
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3/4 cup water
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1/3 cup honey
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3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
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1.
Coat a 13x9-in. baking pan with cooking spray. Unroll phyllo dough; trim to fit into pan.
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2.
Layer 2 sheets of phyllo dough in prepared pan, spritz with cooking spray. Repeat 3 times. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons nuts. Top with 2 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.
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3.
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, 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.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 136 calories, 7g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 67mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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