Delicious American Baklava Recipe

Indulge in the sweet and nutty flavors of this American twist on the classic baklava. Layers of flaky phyllo dough, buttery nuts, and aromatic spices come together to create a mouthwatering dessert that will impress your friends and family.

Ingredients

• 1 package of phyllo dough
• 1 cup of melted butter
• 2 cups of mixed nuts (such as walnuts, pistachios, and almonds)
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
• 1/2 cup of honey
• 1/4 cup of water

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a food processor, pulse the mixed nuts until finely chopped.
3. In a bowl, mix together the chopped nuts, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. Brush a baking dish with melted butter.
5. Layer 5 sheets of phyllo dough in the dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
6. Sprinkle a generous amount of the nut mixture over the phyllo.
7. Continue layering phyllo and nut mixture until all ingredients are used, ending with a top layer of phyllo.
8. Score the top layer of phyllo into diamond or square shapes with a sharp knife.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown.
10. While the baklava is baking, make the honey syrup. In a saucepan, combine honey and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
11. Once the baklava is done baking, pour the hot syrup over the top, allowing it to soak into the layers.
12. Let the baklava cool completely before serving. Enjoy!

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