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Here’s a festive twist on classic baklava, perfect for the holiday season! This Christmas Baklava recipe combines the rich, nutty flavors of traditional baklava with warming holiday spices like cinnamon and cloves, and a touch of orange zest to bring in a fresh and seasonal taste. With its sweet, layered pastry and fragrant syrup, Christmas baklava makes a wonderful dessert for any holiday gathering.
Christmas Baklava Recipe
Yield: 24-30 pieces
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Ingredients
For the Baklava:
- 1 package phyllo dough (16 oz), thawed
- 2 cups walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 cup pistachios, finely chopped
- 1 cup almonds, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Syrup:
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4-5 whole cloves
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice of half an orange
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