Traditional Turkish Baklava Recipe

Name: Traditional Turkish Baklava Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 16 oz filo pastry (1 package); 2 cups pistachios (chopped); 1 cup unsalted butter (melted); 1 cup honey; 1 cup water; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Experience the delight of homemade Turkish Baklava with this detailed guide. Layered with filo, pistachios, and honey syrup, it's a sweet treat that's sure to impress.

Michael O'Connor

Aisha|June 25, 2024

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Traditional Turkish Baklava Recipe

Michael O'Connor

A rich and sweet Turkish dessert made with layers of filo pastry, chopped pistachios, and a honey syrup.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 15

Meal Type Desserts

Cuisine Turkish

Servings pieces

Calories 538 kcal

Difficulty Medium

Ingredient Cost $15

Shopping Cost$45

Equipment

Baking dish
Saucepan
Pastry Brush

Ingredients

16 oz filo pastry 1 package
2 cups pistachios chopped
1 cup unsalted butter melted
1 cup honey
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with some melted butter.
1 cup unsalted butter
Layer 8 sheets of filo pastry in the dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.
16 oz filo pastry, 1 cup unsalted butter
Sprinkle a thin layer of chopped pistachios mixed with cinnamon over the filo.
2 cups pistachios, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Continue layering filo pastry and pistachios until all the pistachios are used. Finish with 8 layers of filo pastry on top, brushing each layer with butter.
1 cup unsalted butter
Cut the baklava into diamond shapes with a sharp knife.
Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
In a saucepan, combine honey, water, sugar, and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
1 cup honey, 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pour the hot syrup over the baklava as soon as it comes out of the oven. Let it cool completely before serving.

Notes

For added flavor, use a mix of nuts like walnuts and almonds.
Baklava tastes even better the next day after the syrup has fully soaked in.

Nutrition

Calories: 538kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 7gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 187mgPotassium: 272mgFiber: 3gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 590IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Baklava, Honey, Pistachios, Sweet, Turkish Dessert

Ingredient Costs: Cost of Recipe by Ingredient Measurements

Shopping Costs: Cost of Recipe with Brand New Ingredient Purchases

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Aisha, a travel blogger from Kuala Lumpur, finds herself irresistibly drawn to the sweet, rich flavors of Baklava while exploring Istanbul. This classic Turkish dessert, with its layers of filo pastry, chopped pistachios, and honey syrup, is a testament to the intricate culinary traditions of the region. For Aisha, savoring Baklava is not just about indulgence but also about experiencing the cultural richness of the places she visits. Each bite of this delightful dessert brings her closer to the heart of Istanbul.

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