How to Make Baklava
Learn how to make baklava at home with this easy recipe—flaky, nutty, and perfectly sweetened with rose cardamom syrup.
Ingredients
- 300 grams filo pastry (1 package; mine had 15 sheets)
- 100 grams melted butter (or oil; you can also use oil spray)
- 200 grams ground nuts (pistachios, walnuts, almonds or a mix)
- 1 tbsp ground cardamom (or cinnamon or any spice of choice)
Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- Spices: 2 cardamom pods and 2 drops of rose water (or spices of your choice, such as cinnamon, a whole orange slice, or orange blossom)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a small pot, combine all syrup ingredients. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-18 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the filo dough as instructed on the package, keeping unused sheets covered to prevent drying out.
- Melt the butter and grind the nuts.
- Assemble the baklava (refer to the 'How to Make Baklava Nests | Steps' section for detailed instructions).
- Arrange the pastries on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Watch carefully to avoid burning the nuts.
- Sprinkle extra ground pistachios on top for a brighter color, if desired.
- Pour the syrup over the hot baklava as soon as it comes out of the oven.