Greek Lemon Honey Baklava with Walnuts (Vegetarian)
Discover this simple and delicious vegetarian Greek Lemon Honey Baklava recipe that combines the rich flavors of walnuts, lemon zest, and honey in a flaky phyllo pastry. Ideal for impressing guests or satisfying your sweet tooth, this easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion.
Allergens
Contains: Walnuts, Wheat. May contain traces of dairy due to shared equipment in commercial kitchens.
Ingredients
- 4.5 cups phyllo dough sheets (20 sheets) 1 cup unsalted butter, melted 1.5 cups chopped walnuts 1 cup granulated sugar 3 tbsp grated lemon zest 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 cup honey 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or non stick spray.
- Unroll the phyllo dough sheets and cover them with a damp cloth to prevent drying out.
- Place two sheets of phyllo in the prepared baking dish, brushing gently with melted butter. Repeat until 8 sheets have been used.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped walnuts evenly over the buttered phyllo layers.
- Continue layering and buttering phyllo sheets until all 20 sheets are used, placing 3 more nut layers in between.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into 16 squares or diamond shapes.
- Bake for 30 35 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- While baking, prepare the honey syrup by combining sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, cinnamon, and cloves in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved and set aside.
- Remove baklava from the oven and pour the hot honey syrup evenly over the warm dessert. Let it sit for 1 hour to absorb the flavors.
Chef’s Insight
Use high-quality phyllo dough for a flakier texture and butter that has a mild flavor to let the ingredients shine through.
Notes
Use a sharp knife to cut the baklava for cleaner edges and easier absorption of syrup.