Ingredients:
1/2 pound chopped pecans
1/2 pound chopped walnuts
2-3 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 pound package of Phyllo dough
1 1/2 cups butter, melted
2 1/2 cups honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp grated lemon zest
Instructions:
In a large bowl, mix together the chopped pecans, walnuts, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
Butter a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Place 2 sheets of Phyllo dough in the bottom of the prepared dish. Brush the sheets generously with melted butter.
Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of the nut mixture on top of the buttered Phyllo sheets. Repeat these layers, alternating between buttered Phyllo sheets and nut mixture, until all the nuts, butter, and Phyllo are used.
Finish with around six Phyllo layers on top. Brush any remaining melted butter over the Phyllo layer on top.
With an extremely sharp knife, slice through each layer of baklava. . Make 3-4 lengthwise slices, and then make diagonal cuts to create diamond shapes.
Bake in a preheated 350-degree Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) oven for about 45 minutes, or until the baklava is golden and crisp.
While the baklava is baking, heat the honey in a saucepan until it’s close to boiling. Add the grated lemon zest and vanilla essence and stir.
When the baklava is done baking, immediately pour the honey mixture over the top, ensuring it covers all the cut diamond shapes.
Allow the baklava to cool completely in the pan, allowing the honey to soak into the layers.
Once cooled, cut along the scored lines again to separate the individual pieces.
Serve and enjoy the delicious baklava with walnuts!
Baklava is a sweet and rich pastry with layers of crispy Phyllo dough, nut filling, and a honey syrup. It’s a delightful dessert that is perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat any time.