Almond Baklava
To make baklava, you first make a sweet syrup. The syrup is made with sugar, water, and honey.
The baklava is made with layers of phyllo dough, nuts, and butter. It's baked until golden brown and then the syrup is poured over it.
The baklava is cut into diamond shapes and served after it cools.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 29, 2026Share
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To make baklava, you first make a sweet syrup. The syrup is made with sugar, water, and honey.
The baklava is made with layers of phyllo dough, nuts, and butter. It's baked until golden brown and then the syrup is poured over it.
The baklava is cut into diamond shapes and served after it cools.
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Ingredients 12
2 cups white sugar
2 cups water
1 cup honey
1 cinnamon stick
0.25 lemon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1.5 pounds chopped almonds
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
1.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
1 (16 ounce) package frozen phyllo pastry, thawed
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 175 degrees C. Combine 2 cups sugar, 2 cups water, 1 cup honey, 1 cinnamon stick, 0.25 lemon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes, removing any foam. Set aside.
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Mix 1.5 pounds chopped almonds, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves in a bowl. Brush 1.5 cups melted unsalted butter on the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Cut the phyllo dough in half. Layer 8 sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter, then sprinkle with some of the nut mixture. Repeat with 4 sheets of phyllo and nuts until most of the phyllo is used.
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Use the remaining 8 sheets of phyllo for the top layer, brushing each with butter. Press down the layers and pour any remaining butter on top. Cut the baklava into diamond shapes, about 1/2 inch deep.
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Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and pour the syrup over the baklava. Let it cool, then cut the diamonds all the way through and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 435 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 27g
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Saturated Fat 9g
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Cholesterol 31mg
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Sodium 93mg
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Total Carbohydrate 45g
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Dietary Fiber 4g
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Protein 8g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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