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Mom's Baklava

A greek recipe for Mom's Baklava, made with Sugar, Water, Honey, and Butter Melted. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

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Ingredients

• 3/4 cup
• 3/4 cup
• 1 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Spread nuts in a shallow baking pan and toast at 300 degrees F. for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.

2. 2

   Combine 3/4 C sugar, water and cinnamon stick in a saucepan.

3. 3

   Boil until clear.

4. 4

   Add honey and heat until well-blended.

5. 5

   Cool and remove cinnamon stick.

6. 6

   Combine 1/2 C sugar, lemon peel, and ground cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.

7. 7

   Mash together with back of a spoon to blend citrus oil with sugar.

8. 8

   Add cooled toasted nuts and mix well.

9. 9

   After you put in the final sheet of filo, fold the filo that has been hanging off the pan back onto the top sheet of filo so you have a neat, sealed package.

10. 10

    Using a razor blade or very sharp knife, cut through the top layer of filo, making lengthwise strips 1 1/2 inches wide.

11. 11

    Cut diagonally, making diamonds.

12. 12

    Bake at 325 degrees F. for 1 hour or until golden brown.

13. 13

    Remove from oven, place pan on rack, and quickly cut pieces through completely.

14. 14

    Immediately pour cooled honey syrup over the baklava.

15. 15

    Cool and serve.