CRANBERRY BAKLAVA

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Living in the heart of cranberry country, I plan many meals around that crimson-colored fruit. This is my spin on a great Greek favorite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

20 sheets phyllo dough, (14 inch x 9 inch)
1 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, finely chopped
3 cups finely chopped walnuts
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 cups honey

Steps:

Grease a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer six sheets of phyllo dough in dish, brushing each with butter. , In a bowl, combine the cranberries, walnuts, sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle 1-1/4 cups over top layer of phyllo. Layer and brush six sheets of dough with butter. Top with 1-1/4 cups cranberry mixture. Layer and brush six more sheets of dough with butter; top with remaining cranberry mixture. Top with remaining sheets of dough, brushing each sheet with butter. , Using a sharp knife, cut halfway through layers to make 24 pieces. Bake at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until golden brown., In a small saucepan, heat the honey over low heat just until warm and thin. Pour over warm baklava. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.