Best Nutty Baklava Recipes

NUTTY BAKLAVA

Steps:

• Combine coconut, macadamia nuts, pecans, brown sugar, and allspice; stir well.
• Set aside.
• Butter a 13X9 baking pan.
• Cut phyllo in half, crosswise, and cut each half to fit the pan.
• Discard trimmings.
• Cover phyllo with a slightly damp towel.
• Layer 10 sheets of phyllo in pan, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
• Sprinkle one-third of nut mixture over phyllo in pan.
• Top with 10 sheets of phyllo, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
• Repeat procedure twice with remaining nut mixture, phyllo, and butter, ending with the buttered phyllo.
• Cut into diamond shapes, using a sharp knife.
• (Do not cut through bottom layer).
• Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until top is browned.
• Let cool completely.
• Combine 1 cup sugar, water, and honey in a medium saucepan.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat; drizzle syrup over baklava.
• Cover and let stand at room temperature 24 hours.
• *Wheneverworking with phyllo dough, be sure to keep it covered with a damp towel or plastic wrap to prevent it drying out.
• Only take out one sheet at a time.

NUTTY BAKLAVA

Steps:

• Spray 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Combine, pecans, coconut, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir well. Layer 5 phyllo pieces, brushing each with butter, in pan. Spread a layer of nut mixture over phyllo. Repeat 2 more times. Top with another layer of 5 phyllo pieces. Cut into diamond shapes. Bake at 325°F for 45 minutes. Heat honey, water and syrup. Pour over baked phyllo. Let set for at least 2 hours.