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BAKLAVA

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 24 pieces

Recipe By: Krissy Allori

INGREDIENTS

Syrup
1 ½ cups water
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
¾ cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Baklava
16 ounces phyllo dough
1 pound walnuts (raw)
½ cup salted butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS

1. To make the syrup, combine water,
sugar, honey and vanilla in a
medium sized saucepan. Bring to a
boil, stir to dissolve sugar, and then
reduce heat so that it can maintain a
simmer. Maintain simmer and cook
uncovered for about 25-30 minutes.
Transfer to a glass measuring cup
and allow to fully cool.
2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
3. Spread walnuts onto baking sheet
into single layer. Toast in preheated
oven for 15-20 minutes, stirring
occasionally to prevent burning.
Remove from oven and allow to fully
cool. Use a large knife to chop them
into small pieces or pulse in food
processor (my preferred method). 22
Combine with cinnamon and set
aside.

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