Baklava is a rich, sweet pastry made of layers of filo dough filled with chopped nuts, sweetened, and held together with syrup or honey. It’s a celebrated dessert across many cultures from the Middle East, Mediterranean, and Balkans. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making baklava soaked in syrup, stuffed with nuts, and topped with pistachios.
Ingredients
For the Baklava:
- 1 package of filo dough (thawed according to package instructions)
- 2 cups mixed nuts (such as walnuts, almonds, and pistachios), finely chopped
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 strip of lemon peel
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup pistachios, finely chopped