Palestinian

Baklawa with Apricot and Almond Filling

Name: Baklawa with Apricot and Almond Filling
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Palestinian
Ingredients: 1 sheet phyllo dough; 1/2 cup chopped almonds; 1/4 cup apricot preserves; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 cup chopped pistachios

A rich, sweet pastry layered with nuts and apricot filling, drenched in syrup, a beloved dessert in Middle Eastern cuisine.

40 minutes8 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush phyllo with melted butter, layer 6 sheets.
Spread apricot preserves, then almonds, then another 6 sheets of phyllo.
Brush top with butter, cut into diamonds, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
Mix honey, water, and cinnamon, then pour over hot baklawa.

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