MATZAH BAKLAVA

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Categories     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Passover     Kosher

Yield 18 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 14

2.25 C finely chopped almonds
2.25 C finely chopped walnuts\
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 C sugar
8 prepared matzot
3/4 C melted butter or margarine
SYRUP
1/2 C honey
1/2 C sugar
1/2 C water
1 cinnamon stick
3 slices lemon
3 slices orange
1 Tbs lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Mix almonds, walnuts, cinnamon and sugar and set aside. Trim all 4 edges of matzo Roll out matzo as thin as possible. Brush 9x13" pan with butter or margarine. Layer 2 pieces of matzah in pan and brush with butter. MAKE SURE THE GRAIN IS ALWAYS FACING IN THE SAME DIRECTION Sprinkle 1.5 C of nut mixture over matzah. Repeat x2 Place 2 remaining sheets of matzah on top and brush with butter. Using a sharp knife cut and make 18 squares or diamonds. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely Meanwhile prepare the syrup. Bring all ingredients to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered, about 20 minutes. Remove cinnamon, lemon and orange. Pour over top of matzo Cool and serve.

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