Greek Baklava Drizzled with Zesty Lemon-Honey Syrup

Greek Baklava with Lemon-Honey Syrup

Greek Baklava with Lemon-Honey Syrup

Baklava is a quintessential Greek dessert, known for its irresistible layers of crispy phyllo dough, rich nuts, and a sweet, aromatic syrup. This Greek Baklava with Lemon-Honey Syrup is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, giving a delightful end to your meal. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures everyone, including those with specific dietary preferences and allergies, can enjoy a delectable Greek dessert. Here is a recipe for a Greek Baklava with Lemon-Honey Syrup that serves 4.

Serves: 4, Difficulty: Easy

Preparation time: 30 minutes, Cooking time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 200 grams of phyllo dough
• 150 grams of walnuts or pistachios, finely chopped
• 100 grams of butter, melted
• 200 grams of sugar
• 150 grams of honey
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt

Method

• Preheat your oven to 175°C.
• In a bowl, mix the chopped walnuts or pistachios with the cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
• Brush a baking dish with melted butter. Layer 2 sheets of phyllo dough, and brush with more butter. Repeat until you have 6 layers.
• Sprinkle a thin layer of the nut mixture over the phyllo. Layer 2 more sheets of phyllo, butter, and nuts, and repeat until the nuts are used up. Top with 6 more layers of phyllo, buttering each layer.
• Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into 4 equal squares.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until golden and crispy.
• In a saucepan, combine the sugar, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 100 ml of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes.
• Once the baklava is done baking, pour the syrup over the hot baklava. Let it sit to soak up the syrup.
• Serve and enjoy!

Tips

• Ensure the phyllo dough is completely thawed before use to avoid tearing.
• Cover the phyllo dough with a damp cloth to keep it from drying out while you work.
• Allow the baklava to soak for several hours or overnight for the best flavor.

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