Ingredients for Lemon Pistachio Baklava
- Sugar
- Water
- Honey
- Lemons, Rind Of
- Lemon Juice
- Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- Unsalted Butter
- Phyllo Dough
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How to Make Lemon Pistachio Baklava
- **Prepare the Syrup:** In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, ½ cup water, ¼ cup lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons honey. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and gently simmer for 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- **Prepare the Pistachios:** Place 1 cup shelled pistachios in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Set aside.
- **Make the Filling:** In a medium bowl, combine the chopped pistachios, ¼ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons flour, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Mix well.
- **Clarify the Butter:** Melt ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter in a microwave-safe measuring cup on high for 40-60 seconds, or until melted. Skim off and discard the foam. Pour the clear butter into a small cup, discarding the milky residue at the bottom.
- **Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:** Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 13x9-inch baking pan.
- **Assemble the Baklava:** Unroll the phyllo dough onto a clean work surface. Cut to 13x9 inches, discarding excess or saving for later. Cover the phyllo with a damp kitchen towel to prevent it from drying out.
- **Layer the Phyllo:** Lay 1 sheet of phyllo in the bottom of the prepared pan, brushing it with melted butter. Repeat with 12 more sheets, brushing each layer with butter.
- **Add the Filling:** Evenly spread the pistachio filling over the phyllo layers.
- **Top with Phyllo:** Top with the remaining 12 sheets of phyllo, brushing each layer with butter.
- **Cut the Baklava:** Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava crosswise into 1 ½-inch strips, cutting all the way to the bottom. Then, cut diagonally to create diamond shapes, or cut into squares.
- **Bake:** Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the baklava is lightly puffed and golden brown.
- **Cool and Syrup:** Place the baklava on a wire rack to cool slightly. Immediately pour the cooled syrup evenly over the warm baklava.
- **Cool Completely:** Allow the baklava to cool completely before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
26g
Fat
14g
Carbs
4g
