Baklava with Pistachios

Ingredients

• 1 package Phyllo dough
• 3 cups Shelled pistachios
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2. 2

   Pulse pistachios in a food processor until finely chopped but not a paste. Mix with cinnamon.

3. 3

   Unroll phyllo dough and trim to fit the baking dish. Keep covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying.

4. 4

   Layer 10 sheets of phyllo in the dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.

5. 5

   Sprinkle about 3/4 cup of the pistachio mixture over the phyllo.

6. 6

   Add 5 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter, followed by another layer of nuts. Repeat until nuts are used, ending with 10 layers of phyllo on top.

7. 7

   Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamonds or squares all the way to the bottom.

8. 8

   Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and crisp.

9. 9

   While baking, combine sugar, water, honey, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Let cool.

10. 10

    Pour the cooled syrup over the hot baklava immediately after removing from the oven. Let sit for at least 4 hours before serving.