Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 package phyllo dough (16 oz), thawed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups almonds, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix chopped almonds, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Layer 8 sheets of phyllo dough in the dish, brushing each with melted butter.
- Sprinkle half the almond mixture over the phyllo layers.
- Add 6 more phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter, then top with remaining almond mixture.
- Finish with 8 more phyllo sheets, buttering each layer.
- Cut into triangles before baking. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.
- Meanwhile, simmer honey, vanilla, and water for 10 minutes. Pour over hot baklava and let cool.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.