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Low‑Sugar Baklava

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A healthier twist on the classic Middle Eastern dessert, this low-sugar baklava maintains the rich flavors of nuts and spices with reduced sweetness, making it suitable for those watching their sugar intake.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package phyllo dough (16 oz), thawed
  • 2 cups mixed nuts (walnuts, pistachios, almonds), finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp rose water or orange blossom water (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, mix chopped nuts with cinnamon and cloves.
  3. Place one sheet of phyllo dough in the dish and brush with melted butter. Repeat for 8 sheets, brushing each with butter.
  4. Sprinkle a thin layer of the nut mixture over the phyllo.
  5. Add 4 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter, then another layer of nuts. Repeat until nuts are used up, finishing with 8 layers of phyllo on top.
  6. Cut the assembled baklava into diamond or square shapes.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
  8. While baking, prepare syrup: in a saucepan, combine honey, water, lemon juice, and rose water. Simmer for 10 minutes, then let cool.
  9. Remove baklava from oven and immediately pour the syrup over it evenly.
  10. Let cool completely before serving, allowing the syrup to soak in.

Notes

  • Use a sharp knife to cut baklava before baking to avoid breaking the phyllo.
  • You can use only walnuts or pistachios if preferred.
  • Let baklava sit for several hours or overnight for best flavor.

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Keywords: low sugar baklava, healthy baklava, reduced sugar dessert, Middle Eastern dessert, phyllo pastry

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