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Saffron baklava with walnuts, pistachios and dates

Layers of buttered phyllo with a filling of walnuts, pistachios and dates, baked crisp and soaked in saffron syrup.

Time
90min
Steps
4
Saffron baklava with walnuts, pistachios and dates, photographed from above

Ingredients

24 servings

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Allergens

Contains milk, wheat and tree nuts.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Simmer the syrup ingredients 10 minutes and cool.

    2. 2

      Layer 8 buttered phyllo sheets in a 23 x 33 cm (9 x 13 in) pan, add a third of the filling, repeat twice, and finish with 8 more sheets.

    3. 3

      Cut into diamonds and bake at 175°C (350°F) for 45-50 minutes until deep golden.

    4. 4

      Pour the cool syrup over the hot baklava and let it soak several hours.

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