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Irresistible Cinnamon Sugar Baklava

Irresistible Cinnamon Sugar Baklava: Your New Favorite Dessert Delight

Discover the flavors of Irresistible Cinnamon Sugar Baklava, a dessert delight that captivates with its crispy layers and nutty filling.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Baklava, Cinnamon Dessert, Cinnamon Sugar Baklava, Easy Baklava Recipe, Nutty Baklava, Sweet Dessert
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 300kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Saucepan

Ingredients

For the Baklava

  • 24 sheets Phyllo Dough Make sure to thaw properly.
  • 2 cups Finely Chopped Nuts (e.g., walnuts or pistachios) Feel free to mix and match your favorites.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and keeps the filling moist.
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon Enhances warmth and sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Brush over layers for a golden finish.

For the Syrup

  • 1 cup Water Base for syrup.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Primary sweetener.
  • 1 slice Lemon Slice Adds a zesty note.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Brightens the syrup.
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Stick Infuses flavor.
  • 1 whole Clove Adds aroma.
  • 1/2 cup Honey Extra sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (optional) Enhances flavor.
  • 1 ounce Semisweet or Dark Chocolate (optional) For drizzling.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Prepare Nut Filling: Blend chopped nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until combined. Set aside.
  • Butter Baking Dish: Coat a 9x13 inch dish with melted butter.
  • Layer Phyllo Dough: Place 1 sheet of phyllo in the dish, trim excess, brush with butter and repeat for 10 sheets.
  • Add Nut Mixture: Sprinkle ¾ cup of nut filling over phyllo layers.
  • Continue Layering: Alternate phyllo sheets and nut filling until ingredients are used, finishing with 10 buttered phyllo sheets.
  • Chill and Bake: Freeze for 20 mins, bake at 325°F for 60-75 mins until golden.
  • Make Syrup: Boil water, sugar, lemon slice, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, and clove for 10 mins. Stir in honey and optional vanilla.
  • Combine and Cool: Pour syrup over baklava once out of the oven, cool uncovered for 4-6 hours.

Notes

For an extra touch, serve with crushed pistachios sprinkled on top before serving. Keep phyllo covered with a damp towel while working.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg