ALMOND PISTACHIO BAKLAVA
I discovered this traditional recipe at a Greek cultural event and often get requests for it. The original version called for walnuts, but I substituted other nuts to create a yummy almond and pistachio baklava.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h5m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups sugar, water, honey and lemon juice to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Cool., Preheat oven to 350°. Working in batches, combine pistachios and almonds in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg and remaining sugar; set aside. Brush a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with some of the butter. Unroll one package of phyllo dough; cut stack into a 10-1/2x9-in. rectangle. Repeat with remaining phyllo. Discard scraps., Line bottom of prepared pan with two sheets of phyllo dough (sheets will overlap slightly). Brush with butter. Repeat layers 9 times. (Keep dough covered with a damp towel until ready to use to prevent it from drying out.) Sprinkle with a third of the nut mixture. , Top with 10 layers of buttered phyllo dough and a third of the nut mixture; repeat layers. Top with remaining phyllo dough, buttering each layer. , Using a sharp knife, cut into 1-1/2-in. diamond shapes. Bake until golden brown, 40-45 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack. Slowly pour cooled sugar syrup over baklava. Cover and let stand overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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tyler caplinger
[email protected]I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe.
Mosarraf Hossen Morshed
[email protected]I thought this baklava was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Rwamatsiko Norman Nfaki
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my baklava turned out too dry.
Arifa MurtazA
[email protected]This baklava is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Foverse UwU
[email protected]I love the way the almonds and pistachios add a nutty flavor to this baklava.
adedapo aliyah
[email protected]This baklava is so delicious, it's hard to believe it's homemade.
julie lowery
[email protected]I've made this baklava several times now, and it's always a hit.
Frank Chukwudi
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best baklava recipe I've ever tried.
Mr_ ahsan36
[email protected]This baklava is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Junior Mandla
[email protected]I love the crispy phyllo dough and the gooey nut filling in this baklava.
Khalid Javed
[email protected]This baklava is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so good!
Renee Grider
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of baklava, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!
LilMissSnowy
[email protected]I made this baklava for a special occasion, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.
Nicholas Jackson
[email protected]This is the best baklava I've ever had. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
winner okonkwo
[email protected]This baklava is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.
Grant Cosmetics
[email protected]I love the addition of pistachios to this baklava. It gives it a unique flavor that I really enjoy.
Alip
[email protected]This was my first time making baklava, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the baklava was delicious.
kiya 22
[email protected]I've made baklava many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The baklava turned out crispy and flaky, with just the right amount of sweetness.
SHAHIL ENTERTAINMENT BD
[email protected]This baklava was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of almonds and pistachios.