Hawaiian−Style Baklava
GreekVegetarianAdvanced40 minBy Northstar
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 16 oz frozen phyllo (22 – 18 x 14-inch sheets)
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 each (3 1/2 ounce) jar macadamia nuts, chopped
- 1 cup coconut
- 0.3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 0.3 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup melted butter
- 0.8 cup granulated sugar
- 0.8 cup water
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Thaw the phyllo sheets and cut in half crosswise.
- 2
Cover with a damp towel.
- 3
Butter the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch pan.
- 4
Mix nuts, coconut, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- 5
Layer 15 half sheets of phyllo in the pan, brushing with melted butter between each sheet.
- 6
Sprinkle half the nut mixture atop the phyllo.
- 7
Repeat with another 15 sheets, remaining nut mixture and butter.
- 8
Top with remaining phyllo, brushing with butter.
- 9
Score the top into 1 1/2-inch diamonds.
- 10
Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes.
- 11
Meanwhile, combine sugar, water and honey.
- 12
Boil gently, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
- 13
Remove from heat.
- 14
Stir in juice.
- 15
Pour syrup over pastry.
- 16
Cut into diamonds.
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