Honey Baklava Delight

Allergens

Tree nuts (Almonds and Walnuts)

Ingredients

• 1 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 4 cups coconut oil
• 6 tbsp honey
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg powder
• 1 box (14 oz) filo pastry sheets

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly oil a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a bowl, mix almonds and walnuts with cinnamon and nutmeg.
3. Lay one filo sheet on the bottom of the prepared dish and brush with coconut oil. Repeat this for 8 layers.
4. Sprinkle half of the nut mixture evenly over the layers. Top with another 5 6 layers of oiled filo sheets, brushing each with coconut oil.
5. Sprinkle remaining nuts evenly over the top layer.
6. Cut into diamond or square shapes and bake for 25 30 minutes until golden brown.
7. Remove from oven and immediately pour honey over the hot pastry. Let it soak for about 1 hour, then serve.

Chef’s Insight

The key to perfect Baklava lies in the balance of crispy filo sheets and sweet syrup-soaked nuts.

Notes

The aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg mingles with the richness of the nuts in this traditional Greek delight.