FRUIT AND NUT BAKLAVA

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Make and share this Fruit and Nut Baklava recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cathleen Colbert

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb phyllo dough
1 cup butter, melted
3 cups cashew pieces, chopped
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 cups raisins (I used golden)
1 cup dried apricot, chopped
1 cup white wine
2 1/2 cups honey

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine apricots, raisins and white wine and allow the fruit to soak for at least 2 hours
  • Preheat over to 300 degrees
  • Mix cashews, sugar and spices in a separate bowl
  • Place a layer of phyllo into a 13x9 pan and brush with melted butter
  • Repeat to make 5 layers
  • As you work, keep the dough coveed with a damp towel
  • Spread 1/4 of the fruit and nuts over the phyllo
  • Repeat layers of phyllo and fruit/nuts ending with a layer of phyllo
  • With a very sharp knife, slice through the top few layers in a diamond pattern
  • Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour
  • Warm honey in saucepan or in microwave
  • Pour warmed honey over pastry and allow to soak inches
  • Allow to cool and serve

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.6, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 76, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 23.3, Protein 2.3

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