NUTTY BAKLAVA

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Make and share this Nutty Baklava recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Leta8076

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 36 baklavas

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (17 1/4 ounce) package frozen phyllo pastry, thawed
1 1/4 cups butter, melted
1 1/4 cups flaked coconut, lightly toasted
1/2 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts, toasted
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup honey

Steps:

  • Combine coconut, macadamia nuts, pecans, brown sugar, and allspice; stir well.
  • Set aside.
  • Butter a 13X9 baking pan.
  • Cut phyllo in half, crosswise, and cut each half to fit the pan.
  • Discard trimmings.
  • Cover phyllo with a slightly damp towel.
  • Layer 10 sheets of phyllo in pan, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
  • Sprinkle one-third of nut mixture over phyllo in pan.
  • Top with 10 sheets of phyllo, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
  • Repeat procedure twice with remaining nut mixture, phyllo, and butter, ending with the buttered phyllo.
  • Cut into diamond shapes, using a sharp knife.
  • (Do not cut through bottom layer).
  • Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until top is browned.
  • Let cool completely.
  • Combine 1 cup sugar, water, and honey in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; drizzle syrup over baklava.
  • Cover and let stand at room temperature 24 hours.
  • *Wheneverworking with phyllo dough, be sure to keep it covered with a damp towel or plastic wrap to prevent it drying out.
  • Only take out one sheet at a time.

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