15 Turkish Delight Baklava Recipe Get Ready To Indulge!

Ingredients

For the baklava:

• 1 pound of phyllo dough
• 1 cup of unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup of chopped pistachios (or any other nuts of your choice)
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar

For the syrup:

• 1 cup of water
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of rose water

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the baklava

Before you start assembling the baklava, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.

In a small bowl, mix together the chopped nuts, cinnamon, and sugar. Set aside.

Next, take the phyllo dough and cut it to fit the size of your baking dish. Make sure to cover the dough with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.

To assemble the baklava, place one sheet of phyllo dough in the baking dish and brush it with melted butter. Repeat this process with 8-10 sheets of phyllo dough, making sure to butter each layer.

Once you have a good base of phyllo dough, sprinkle a generous amount of the nut mixture on top. Then, continue layering the remaining phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with butter and sprinkling with the nut mixture in between.

Once you have used up all the phyllo dough, brush the top with melted butter and cut the baklava into squares or diamonds using a sharp knife.

Step 2: Bake the baklava

Place the baklava in the oven and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

Step 3: Make the syrup

While the baklava is baking, prepare the syrup by combining the water, sugar, lemon juice, and rose water in a saucepan. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.

Once the baklava is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot syrup over the hot baklava. Let it cool for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the syrup to soak into the layers of phyllo dough.

Enjoy your delicious Turkish delight baklava!

Once the baklava has cooled, it is ready to be served. Cut it into individual pieces and enjoy the combination of crispy phyllo dough, sweetened nuts, and syrupy glaze. This dessert is best served with a cup of Turkish tea or coffee. We hope you enjoy this traditional Turkish treat and impress your loved ones with your baking skills!