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Christmas Baklava with Walnuts

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Introduction:
Bring festive cheer to your holiday table with this Christmas Baklava. This beloved dessert takes a traditional baklava recipe and adds a holiday twist with warm spices and a hint of citrus. The flaky layers of buttery phyllo dough, crunchy walnuts, and sweet, spiced syrup come together in perfect harmony, making each bite pure magic. This treat not only looks beautiful on a holiday spread but fills your home with the comforting aroma of cinnamon, cloves, and citrus.


Ingredients

For the Baklava:

  • 1 package phyllo dough (16 oz/454 g), thawed
  • 2 ½ cups walnuts, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Syrup:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 1 orange, zested
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions:

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