This is very simple and so good.
Original recipe makes 1 9×13-inch pan
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
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PREP
15 mins
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COOK
30 mins
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READY IN
45 mins
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Cut phyllo dough to size of pan, and place half the sheets in the bottom of the pan. Grind walnuts with 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon in food processor or blender. Spread ground walnut mixture evenly over phyllo. Place remaining phyllo sheets on top of walnut mixture.
- Melt margarine with oil in small saucepan over low heat or in microwave. Brush melted mixture over top layer of phyllo. Cut baklava into diamond shapes with a sharp knife.
- To make syrup: Combine 3 1/2 cups sugar, water and lemon juice in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Let cool before pouring over pastry.
- Bake 30 minutes in center of oven, or until golden brown. Pour syrup over hot pastry. Let cool before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 243 kcal
Carbohydrates: 31.6 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 12.7 g
Fiber: 1.2 g
Protein: 2.9 g
Sodium: 80 mg