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Signature Baklava with Walnuts

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
90 min
SERVINGS
36 servings
Dessert Greek
Signature Baklava with Walnuts
Ingredients
  • 1 pound walnuts
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough
  • 5 tablespoons margarine
  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, or 175 degrees Celsius. Next, take a 9x13-inch baking pan and grease it thoroughly to prevent sticking.
2
Cut the phyllo dough into the required size, then place half of the sheets at the bottom of the prepared pan. In a food processor or blender, grind 1/2 cup of walnuts with sugar and cinnamon until well combined.
3
Evenly spread the ground walnut mixture over the phyllo dough in the pan, making sure to cover it completely.
4
Place the remaining phyllo sheets on top of the walnut mixture, ensuring they are evenly stacked.
5
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe container, melt margarine with oil over low heat or in short intervals until smooth.
6
Brush the melted mixture evenly over the top layer of phyllo, making sure to cover it completely.
7
Using a sharp knife, cut the top layer of phyllo into diamond shapes.
8
Bake the baklava in your preheated oven on the center rack for 30 minutes, or until it's golden brown.
9
Simultaneously, prepare the syrup by combining 3 1/2 cups of sugar, water, and lemon juice in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
10
Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove it from heat and let it cool slightly.
11
Remove the baklava from the oven and pour the warm syrup over the hot pastry.
12
Allow the baklava to cool completely before serving.