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Grecian Baklava

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"This is a great baklava recipe I've developed after eating many different types and styles of baklava. It's certainly worth the time it takes and makes a great breakfast or dessert." — schwintosky

Directions

Make the syrup by bringing the water, 3/4 cup sugar, orange juice, honey, and 1 tablespoon cinnamon to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter a 10x15 inch baking dish.
Stir together 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground walnuts until evenly blended; set aside.
Press 2 sheets of phyllo into the prepared dish and brush with melted butter. Continue adding phyllo sheets brushed with butter two at a time until you have 12 sheets total. Sprinkle 1/3 of the walnut mixture evenly over the phyllo, then add another 6 sheets, buttering between every two. Sprinkle 1/2 of the remaining walnut mixture evenly over the phyllo; top with another 6 buttered phyllo sheets. Finally, sprinkle the remaining walnut mixture onto the phyllo. Place the remaining phyllo on top of the baklava, buttering every two sheets. Brush the remaining butter onto the top of the baklava.
Bake in the preheated oven until the phyllo is golden brown and crispy, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven; pour the cooled syrup over the hot baklava. Cool to room temperature before cutting into 1-inch squares or diamonds to serve.

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PREP 45 mins
COOK 1 hr 15 mins
READY IN 3 hrs

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Nov 11, 2009

More like the ones I had in the Greek coffee house when I went downstairs to get my Dad's Greek morning paper in Greektown, Chicago Ill. The orange juice gives it a more authentic taste and it was always made with walnuts I prefer no nutmeg and more cinnamon

—tina

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Aug 17, 2009

This turned out great!! It is time consuming to prepare, but is well worth it. I would recommend cutting the baklava before baking it. That way when pouring the syrup, it coats every piece. Also, to save some time, once the baklava is baking make the syrup.

—Ann

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7 Ratings

Feb 22, 2010

Awesome! Never made Baklava before but this was perfect! Made it for a church dinner (substituted 1/2 the walnuts for pistachios) and it was a hit!

—Holly

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Oct 23, 2009

It's the Best!! Thank you!

—chrismother

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Jun 02, 2013

Rave reviews every time! Another tip: line the pan with parchment paper so that it hangs out over the edges. When the baklava is cool, you can pick it up with the paper and transfer it right out of the pan to a cutting board. I used 1/2 Cup water and 1/2 orange juice for extra orange flavor.

—lousset

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Dec 31, 2012

I have made this recipe several times now and it has always turned out very good. Rave reviews from all our friends and family. Would continue to make this one as the people we know from Europe sure devoured it! Thank you.

—lougagne

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Nutrition

Calories
211 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
27.5 g
9%

Cholesterol
20 mg
7%

Fat
11.3 g
17%

Fiber
0.7 g
3%

Protein
1.7 g
3%

Sodium
115 mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Grecian Baklava

Serving Size: 1/36 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 36
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 211
Calories from Fat: 102

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.3g 17 %
Saturated Fat 5.3g 27 %
Cholesterol 20mg 7 %
Sodium 115mg 5 %
Potassium 43mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 27.5g 9 %
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
Protein 1.7g 3 %
Sugars 20.2g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 6 %
Thiamin 8 %
Niacin 7 %
Vitamin B6 2 %
Magnesium 3 %
Folate 9 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.