Halal Baklava
A sweet Turkish pastry filled with nuts and honey.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 1 package phyllo dough
- 2 cups finely chopped pistachios or walnuts
- 1 cup butter, melted (halal-certified)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Layer the Baklava
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Layer phyllo sheets in the dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.
- After 6 layers, add a layer of nuts. Repeat until all phyllo and nuts are used, finishing with phyllo on top.
Bake the Baklava
- Cut into diamond or square shapes.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden.
Make the Syrup
- Combine sugar, water, honey, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Pour syrup over the hot baklava.