FRUIT 'N' NUT BAKLAVA
This is a fantastic dessert square for any occasion!! Don't panic if the phyllo tears: while it's quite fragile, it's also forgiving. Just patch it back together when layering the sheets. No one will ever know!!
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 40 squares
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Light grease a 9x13 baking dish or pan. Cut phyllo sheets in half crosswise to fit in pan. Cover phyllo with a lightly dampened tea towel to prevent drying out.
- Combine trail mix, dried fruits, sugar,and cinnamon in a food processor. Finely chop. Set aside.
- Gently lay a piece of phyllo pastry in pan and brush with melted butter. Repeat with 7 more sheets of phyllo. Brushing each sheet with melted butter.
- Sprinkle a thin layer of nuts and fruit mixture over phyllo, cover with 2 more sheets of phyllo pastry, brushing each sheet with butter. Repeat this of sprinkling the nut mixture, then 2 sheets of buttered phyllo pastry until all the nut mixture is used.
- Top with the final 8 individual buttered phyllo sheets. With a sharp knife, cut into 40 equal squares. Bake until edges are crisp and top is golden brown, 30-35 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer gently for 7 minutes or until slightly thickened. Let cool.
- Spoon cooled syrup over hot baklava and let cool for at least 4 hours. Garnish with some finely chopped nuts, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.8, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 66.6, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 12.8, Protein 1.7
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