Greek Baklava
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Serves/Makes: 60 | Ready In: > 5 hrs
Ingredients:
***Baklava***
1 1/2 pound walnut meats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 pound butter (unsalted) melted
1 1/2 pound filo sheets, found in the frozen foods dept. at the market
***Syrup***
3 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup honey
Directions:
Coarsely grind walnuts and mix with cinnamon. Grease a 11"x16" baking pan with some melted butter. Place 8 sheets of the filo in the pan, brushing each layer with melted butter.
Place the ninth sheet of filo in the pan, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with 3 TBS. of the nut mixture. Alternate 1 sheet of plain buttered filo with 1 sheet of buttered filo with nut mixture. Repeat process until all ingredients are used. Conclude by placing 10 sheets of buttered filo on top. With a sharp knife, cut into diamond shapes.
Bake in a 275 degrees F for 2 hours.
Meanwhile, for the syrup, combine sugar, water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil then let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add honey. Cool. Remove baklava from oven and pour cold syrup over while hot. Let stand 4 hours or overnight before serving.
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Recipe ID: 34245
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