Prepare the Pistachio Filling: In a bowl, combine all Pistachio Filling ingredients and mix well.
Prepare the Butter Mixture: Melt the Unsalted Butter in a small saucepan or microwave.
Assemble the Baklava: Brush the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan with melted Butter Mixture.
Layer 6 sheets of Phyllo Dough, brushing each sheet with Butter Mixture.
Spread half of the Pistachio Filling evenly over the phyllo.
Layer another 6 sheets of Phyllo Dough, brushing each sheet with Butter Mixture.
Spread the remaining Pistachio Filling evenly over the phyllo.
Top with the remaining Phyllo Dough, layering 6 sheets and brushing each with Butter Mixture.
Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes before baking.
Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
Prepare the Syrup: While the baklava is baking, combine all Syrup ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the baklava from the oven and immediately pour the hot Syrup evenly over it.
Let the baklava cool completely before serving.
Ingredients
16
1 pound454 gPhyllo Dough-thawed
3 cups360 gPistachios-shelled and finely chopped
1/2 cup100 gGranulated Sugar
1 tbsp15 mLRosewater
1/4 tsp1.25 mLGround Cardamom
1 cup227 gUnsalted Butter-melted
1 cup240 mLWater
1 cup200 gGranulated Sugar
1/4 cup60 mLHoney
1 tbsp15 mLLemon Juice
1 tsp5 mLRosewater
Equipment
9x13 inch baking pan
Mixing bowls
Saucepan
Sharp knife
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Pistachio Filling: In a bowl, combine all Pistachio Filling ingredients and mix well.
Prepare the Butter Mixture: Melt the Unsalted Butter in a small saucepan or microwave.
Assemble the Baklava: Brush the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan with melted Butter Mixture.
Layer 6 sheets of Phyllo Dough, brushing each sheet with Butter Mixture.
Spread half of the Pistachio Filling evenly over the phyllo.
Layer another 6 sheets of Phyllo Dough, brushing each sheet with Butter Mixture.
Spread the remaining Pistachio Filling evenly over the phyllo.
Top with the remaining Phyllo Dough, layering 6 sheets and brushing each with Butter Mixture.
Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes before baking.
Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
Prepare the Syrup: While the baklava is baking, combine all Syrup ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the baklava from the oven and immediately pour the hot Syrup evenly over it.
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