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A crunchy filling of pistachios is nested in between crispy layers of filo pastry, all soaked in sweet maple syrup.
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We made this irresistible Lebanese treat without refined sugars and suitable for vegans too.
Health
Time
1hCost
220 kcal
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Add the nuts to a food processor and pulse them in the short bursts until they're coarsely ground.
| Pistachios | 120g |
|---|---|
| Pecans | 120g |
| Filo Pastry Sheets | 400g |
| Canola Oil | 100mL |
| Maple Syrup | 360mL |
| Rose Water | 4tsp |
| Ground Cinnamon | 1tsp |
Then, mix them with 40ml (1.4 fl oz) of maple until they're well coated.
| Pistachios | 120g |
|---|---|
| Pecans | 120g |
| Filo Pastry Sheets | 400g |
| Canola Oil | 100mL |
| Maple Syrup | 360mL |
| Rose Water | 4tsp |
| Ground Cinnamon | 1tsp |
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Grease a baking tray, cut the filo sheets to size if needed, and then set half of them aside. Now, start by putting one pastry sheet in the tray and brush it with oil.
| Pistachios | 120g |
|---|---|
| Pecans | 120g |
| Filo Pastry Sheets | 400g |
| Canola Oil | 100mL |
| Maple Syrup | 360mL |
| Rose Water | 4tsp |
| Ground Cinnamon | 1tsp |
Then, layer another sheet on top and brush again. Keep layering and oiling the filo pastry sheets until you have used the first half, aiming for at least 10 layers.
| Pistachios | 120g |
|---|---|
| Pecans | 120g |
| Filo Pastry Sheets | 400g |
| Canola Oil | 100mL |
| Maple Syrup | 360mL |
| Rose Water | 4tsp |
| Ground Cinnamon | 1tsp |
Next, spread the pistachio mixture over the pastry with the help of a spatula.
| Pistachios | 120g |
|---|---|
| Pecans | 120g |
| Filo Pastry Sheets | 400g |
| Canola Oil | 100mL |
| Maple Syrup | 360mL |
| Rose Water | 4tsp |
| Ground Cinnamon | 1tsp |
Take the second half of filo sheets and repeat the layering and oiling process. Then, brush the top sheet with any remaining oil.
| Pistachios | 120g |
|---|---|
| Pecans | 120g |
| Filo Pastry Sheets | 400g |
| Canola Oil | 100mL |
| Maple Syrup | 360mL |
| Rose Water | 4tsp |
| Ground Cinnamon | 1tsp |
Using a sharp knife, cut deep lines in the assembled pastry to make small squares, rectangles, or diamond shapes.
| Pistachios | 120g |
|---|---|
| Pecans | 120g |
| Filo Pastry Sheets | 400g |
| Canola Oil | 100mL |
| Maple Syrup | 360mL |
| Rose Water | 4tsp |
| Ground Cinnamon | 1tsp |
Bake the baklava at 180°C (355°F) for 20 minutes and then at 150°C (300°F) for a further 20 minutes.
| Pistachios | 120g |
|---|---|
| Pecans | 120g |
| Filo Pastry Sheets | 400g |
| Canola Oil | 100mL |
| Maple Syrup | 360mL |
| Rose Water | 4tsp |
| Ground Cinnamon | 1tsp |
Meanwhile, combine the remaining maple syrup with rose water and ground cinnamon.
| Pistachios | 120g |
|---|---|
| Pecans | 120g |
| Filo Pastry Sheets | 400g |
| Canola Oil | 100mL |
| Maple Syrup | 360mL |
| Rose Water | 4tsp |
| Ground Cinnamon | 1tsp |
Pour the syrup over the warm baklava pieces and then leave them to cool down before serving.
| Pistachios | 120g |
|---|---|
| Pecans | 120g |
| Filo Pastry Sheets | 400g |
| Canola Oil | 100mL |
| Maple Syrup | 360mL |
| Rose Water | 4tsp |
| Ground Cinnamon | 1tsp |
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