Baklava is the classic Greek dessert that is made with layers of phyllo, an aromatic blend of ground nuts and spices, and then drenched in a sweet honey syrup. These baklava spirals are beautiful and perfect for a dinner party. Elegant and delightful!Print the recipe here: https://www.dimitrasdishes.com/baklava-spirals/Makes 12:1 pound (#4) phyllo, thawed and at room temperature10 ounces unsalted butter, melted2 cups (250g) ground walnuts2 cups (250g) ground almonds2-3 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground clovesFor the Syrup1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 and 1/2 cups water2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 cup honey1 teaspoon pure vanilla extractInstructionsPreheat the oven to 350 F, 180 C.Make the Syrup:Combine the water, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan and mix together. Bring it to a boil and as soon as the sugar has dissolved remove it from the heat. Add the honey and vanilla extract, mix together, and set aside to cool.Make the Filling:Combine the almonds and walnuts in a mixing bowl and add cinnamon and cloves. Mix well to combine.Assemble the Spirals:Lay one sheet of phyllo on the counter and drizzle some melted butter on top.Spread about 2 heaping tablespoons of the nut mixture on the bottom portion of the sheet.Roll the sheet up to form a log. Roll from the edges inward to form a spiral shape.Place the spirals on a baking tray that has been lined with parchment paper.Brush the spirals liberally with the remaining melted butter.Bake on the center rack until golden and crisp. 35-45 minutes.As soon as the pastries come out of the oven, pour the cooled syrup on top of them and set them aside at room temperature for about an hour.Dust the tops with cinnamon and serve with coffee or tea. Enjoy!NotesFreezer Instructions: Place the tray in the freezer and once the spirals are frozen solid, wrap the tray tightly with a few layers of plastic wrap. They will keep fresh for up to 2 months. When ready to use, bake them frozen at 325 F until golden and crisp. About 1 hour.Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dimitrasdishes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dimitras.dishes/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dimitrasdis0637/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DimitrasDishes Here are links to some of my favorite cooking tools. The links take you to Amazon where I'm proud to be an affiliate partner :) My cutting board: http://amzn.to/2e2p8ED Kitchen Aid Mixer: http://amzn.to/2dQXU0b Food Processor: http://amzn.to/2eXcvZd Microplane: http://amzn.to/2eL2vTo Madeleine Pan: http://amzn.to/2dQU1sm Cheesecake Pan: http://amzn.to/2eXaGeQ Vitamix Blender: http://amzn.to/2eXcvbH Nonstick pan: http://amzn.to/2eL804t Cast iron pan: http://amzn.to/2dQYfjs Pastry Bag: http://amzn.to/2e2v0xD Half sheet baking pans: http://amzn.to/2fcv7cD Thanks for watching! I'd love to see your recreations of these dishes so please share pics with me on social media :) Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and spread the word so that we can make the world more delicious!
