Recipes Sweet · Holidays
Baklava
Paper-thin layers of buttered filo around cinnamon walnuts, soaked in orange blossom syrup. The tray that comes out for every holiday.
- Time
- 1 h 30 min
- Makes
- 30 pieces
- Level
- Medium
Let it rest 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.
Ingredients
- For the syrup
Method
- 01
Make the syrup: simmer the sugar, water and lemon juice for 10 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the honey and orange blossom water, then let it cool completely.
- 02
Heat the oven to 170°C (340°F). Mix the walnuts, sugar and cinnamon. Brush a 23 × 33 cm (9 × 13 in) pan with butter.
- 03
Lay in 8 sheets of filo, brushing each one with butter. Keep the rest covered with a damp towel so it does not dry out.
- 04
Spread half the nuts, add 4 buttered sheets, then the rest of the nuts. Finish with the remaining sheets, buttering each one and the top generously.
- 05
With a sharp knife, cut into diamonds all the way through. Press a clove into each piece if you like.
- 06
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until deep golden and crisp.
- 07
Pour the cool syrup over the hot baklava and leave it uncovered for at least 4 hours. The cloves are there for scent; set them aside as you eat.
Baklava
