Easy Baklava Recipe
Servings 16
Ingredients
**For the Simple Syrup:**
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
**For the Easy Baklava Recipe:**
- 1 pound Athens phyllo dough
- 2 1/2 cups walnuts
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 9 ounces clarified butter ghee, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and position a rack in the center.
- Boil a sweet concoction for the simple syrup by dissolving 1 ½ cups of sugar in ¾ cup of water. Add a teaspoon of lemon juice, and let it cool completely.
- Slice the phyllo dough in half lengthwise, then cut into 1-inch sections. Arrange them in a single layer at the bottom of a baking dish.
- In a food processor, blend walnuts and sugar until finely ground. Sprinkle a layer over the phyllo dough.
- Repeat the process, adding more layers of phyllo dough and the nut mixture. Top it off with the remaining phyllo.
- Make 5 vertical cuts followed by 8 diagonal slices on top of the dough.
- Pour melted ghee over the dish, ensuring it seeps into the slits.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown – be cautious not to burn!
- Once out of the oven, pour the cooled simple syrup over the Baklava. Indulge in the deliciousness right away!
- Store at room temperature for up to 1 week. Enjoy your delightful and easy-to-make Baklava!