CRANBERRY BAKLAVA

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Living in the heart of cranberry country, I plan many meals around that crimson-colored fruit. This is my spin on a great Greek favorite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

20 sheets phyllo dough, (14 inch x 9 inch)
1 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, finely chopped
3 cups finely chopped walnuts
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 cups honey

Steps:

  • Grease a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer six sheets of phyllo dough in dish, brushing each with butter. , In a bowl, combine the cranberries, walnuts, sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle 1-1/4 cups over top layer of phyllo. Layer and brush six sheets of dough with butter. Top with 1-1/4 cups cranberry mixture. Layer and brush six more sheets of dough with butter; top with remaining cranberry mixture. Top with remaining sheets of dough, brushing each sheet with butter. , Using a sharp knife, cut halfway through layers to make 24 pieces. Bake at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until golden brown., In a small saucepan, heat the honey over low heat just until warm and thin. Pour over warm baklava. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Kelechi Kalu
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This baklava was delicious! The cranberry filling was tart and sweet, and the baklava was flaky and buttery.


Pritosh Banik
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this baklava again and again.


Magero Rajab
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I used frozen cranberries in this recipe and they worked perfectly.


Fernando Linares
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds in this recipe. It turned out great!


all-in-one
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This baklava is the perfect holiday dessert. It's festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Ngonie Chibatwa
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I've never made baklava before, but this recipe made it easy. The cranberry filling is a nice twist on the classic recipe.


Jayden Smith
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This recipe was a disaster! The baklava never set properly and the filling was too runny.


Isaac Revelation
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The cranberry filling was delicious, but the baklava itself was a bit dry.


China Wade
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I had some trouble getting the baklava to set properly, but the flavor was still good.


Mudassar Sadiqe
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This baklava was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Okuhle Ngubo
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I'm not a huge fan of baklava, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The cranberry filling is amazing and the baklava is not too sweet.


tanzeela ismail
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This recipe was easy to follow and the baklava turned out delicious. I used fresh cranberries and they were perfect.


Kutsuki
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I've made baklava many times before, but this cranberry version is my new favorite. The cranberries add a lovely pop of color and flavor.


sebel dejena
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This cranberry baklava was a hit at my holiday party! The combination of sweet and tart cranberries with the rich, nutty filling was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.