EASY BAKLAVA

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This recipe was given to me years ago by a friend who was known as the "go to person" for desserts at work. It does takes some short cuts & purists may not like that. But it sure does taste good & it is SO much easier than traditional baklava. I prefer this recipe to the ones with honey.

Provided by Judy from Hawaii

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 40 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box phyllo dough, thawed
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place 1 cup sugar, water,& lemon juice in a pan& bring to boil.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cool.
  • Lay out phyllo dough, cut in half& trim to fit a 9 by 13" pan.
  • Place 1/2 of dough in pan.
  • Combine filling ingredients, and spread over phyllo dough.
  • Cover with 2nd half of dough.
  • With a serrated knife, cut into triangles.
  • Drizzle evenly with melted butter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for appproximately 30 minutes, till golden brown.
  • Remove from oven& pour cooled syrup over hot baklava.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.3, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 91.2, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 7.6, Protein 1.2

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