How To Make Pistachio, Almond, Lemon & Rose Baklava
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped pistachios
- 1 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon rose water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 10 sheets of phyllo dough
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a bowl, mix together the chopped pistachios, chopped almonds, lemon zest, and ground cinnamon.
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Place a sheet of phyllo dough in the baking dish and brush with melted butter.
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Repeat step 4 with five more sheets of phyllo dough.
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Sprinkle half of the nut mixture evenly over the phyllo dough.
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Layer three more sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
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Sprinkle the remaining nut mixture evenly over the phyllo dough.
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Layer the remaining sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
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Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until golden brown.
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While the baklava is baking, mix together the honey, lemon juice, and rose water in a small saucepan.
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Heat the honey mixture over low heat until slightly warmed.
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Once the baklava is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the warm honey mixture over the top.
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Allow the baklava to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 360kcal
- Total Fat : 22g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 15mg
- Sodium : 160mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 38g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 21g
- Protein : 8g
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