Easy Turkish Baklava

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This easy baklava recipe is a great treat to make with kids. Easy and so flavorful! Flaky crispy phyllo dough is layered with pistachios and syrup to create a sweet sticky dessert the whole family will love.

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Phyllo Dough

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1. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes until thickened and slightly golden. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and cool.

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2. Finely chop the nuts and place in a bowl. Then remove 1/3 cup of them to sprinkle on top. Reserve those for later.

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3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Trim phyllo dough to fit dish. Brush dish bottom with clarified butter. Carefully lay phyllo sheet in dish, brush with butter.

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Easy Turkish Baklava

the gingered whisk

This easy baklava recipe is a great treat to make with kids. Easy and so flavorful! Flaky crispy phyllo dough is layered with pistachios and syrup to create a sweet sticky dessert the whole family will love.

Phyllo Dough

Key Ingredient

1. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes until thickened and slightly golden. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and cool.

PREP SUGAR SYRUP

2. Finely chop the nuts and place in a bowl. Then remove 1/3 cup of them to sprinkle on top. Reserve those for later.

PREP PISTACHIOS

3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Trim phyllo dough to fit dish. Brush dish bottom with clarified butter. Carefully lay phyllo sheet in dish, brush with butter.

PREHEAT OVEN & ASSEMBLE BAKLAVA

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How to Make Easy Turkish Baklava

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