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Shocking 1 amazing Honey Walnut Baklava Bites

Honey Walnut Baklava Bites
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Enjoy these delightful Honey Walnut Baklava Bites! They offer the perfect balance of sweet, sticky honey syrup and crunchy toasted walnuts wrapped in crisp phyllo dough. They are easy to share and perfect for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound phyllo dough, thawed
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cups walnuts, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • For the Syrup:
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 strip lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. Combine the chopped walnuts, cinnamon, and cloves in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Lay one sheet of phyllo dough in the prepared pan. Brush lightly with melted butter. Repeat this process until you have 8 layers of buttered phyllo in the bottom of the pan.
  4. Sprinkle about one-third of the walnut mixture evenly over the phyllo layers.
  5. Top the nuts with another sheet of phyllo, brush with butter, and repeat layering phyllo and nuts two more times, ending with a layer of phyllo brushed with butter.
  6. Top with the remaining 8 layers of phyllo, brushing each sheet with butter. Make sure the top layer is well buttered.
  7. Using a sharp knife, score the baklava into small squares or diamond shapes before baking. Do not cut all the way through to the bottom.
  8. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp.
  9. While the baklava bakes, prepare the syrup. Combine sugar, water, honey, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Let the syrup cool completely.
  10. As soon as the baklava comes out of the oven, immediately pour the cool syrup evenly over the hot pastry. The contrast in temperature is key.
  11. Allow the baklava to cool completely, preferably for several hours or overnight, so it absorbs the syrup. Once cooled, cut completely through the scored lines.

Notes

  • Use high-quality honey for the best flavor in your syrup.
  • Make sure your phyllo dough stays covered with a damp towel while you work to prevent it from drying out.
  • Sasha encourages tasting the spices before adding them to ensure they are fresh!

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