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Authentic Turkish Pistachio Baklava

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A rich and flaky pastry layered with butter, nuts, and sweet syrup, a classic Turkish dessert.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 package phyllo dough (16 oz)
  • 2 cups unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cups finely ground pistachios
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix ground pistachios, 1/2 cup sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  3. Layer half the phyllo sheets in the dish, brushing each with melted butter.
  4. Spread the pistachio mixture evenly over the phyllo layers.
  5. Layer remaining phyllo sheets on top, brushing each with butter.
  6. Cut baklava into diamond or square shapes before baking.
  7. Bake for 50 minutes or until golden and crisp.
  8. Meanwhile, boil water, 1 1/2 cups sugar, honey, and lemon juice for syrup. Simmer 20 minutes.
  9. Pour hot syrup over baked baklava. Let cool completely before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

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