{"id":"recipe_c63e34da8a","slug":"baklava","title":"Baklava","description":"A rich, indulgent Eastern European dessert featuring layers of crisp, buttery filo pastry, a spiced walnut filling, and a luscious honey-lemon syrup.","serves":24,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":60,"totalMinutes":90,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 lb filo pastry","name":"Filo Pastry","quantity":454,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"thawed","notes":"","group":"Pastry","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 cup unsalted butter, melted","name":"Butter","quantity":227,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"melted","notes":"unsalted","group":"Pastry","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"3 cups walnuts, finely chopped","name":"Walnuts","quantity":300,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"cup","form":"finely chopped","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tsp ground cinnamon","name":"Cinnamon","quantity":2.6,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 cup granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 cup water","name":"Water","quantity":240,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"","group":"Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/2 cup honey","name":"Honey","quantity":170,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"","group":"Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 tbsp lemon juice","name":"Lemon Juice","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"fresh","notes":"","group":"Syrup","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, honey, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool completely.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine sugar, water, honey, and lemon juice","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with some of the melted butter.","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a bowl, toss the chopped walnuts with the ground cinnamon.","group":"Filling","title":"Toss the chopped walnuts","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Filling"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Unroll the filo pastry. Place 8 sheets of filo into the bottom of the pan, brushing each layer with melted butter as you stack them. Spread 1/3 of the walnut mixture over the top.","group":"Assembly","title":"Unroll the filo pastry","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Repeat the process: add 5 layers of filo (brushing each with butter), followed by another 1/3 of nuts. Repeat once more. Finish with the remaining filo sheets on top, buttering each.","group":"Assembly","title":"Repeat the process","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Using a sharp knife, cut the pastry into diamond shapes, making sure to cut all the way through to the bottom.","group":"Assembly","title":"Cut the pastry into diamond shapes, making sure","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Bake for 50-60 minutes at 350°F (177°C) until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.","group":"Baking","title":"Bake for 50-60 minutes","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Immediately after removing from the oven, pour the cold syrup evenly over the hot baklava. Let it cool and soak for at least 4 hours before serving.","group":"Finishing","title":"Immediately after removing from the oven","timerMinutes":240,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Always pour cold syrup over hot baklava (or hot syrup over cold baklava) to ensure the pastry stays crisp rather than becoming soggy. Let it sit for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, for the best texture.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Balkan"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["9x13 inch baking pan","pastry brush","saucepan","sharp knife"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["tree_nuts","wheat","gluten","milk"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":24,"unit":"pieces","note":"Standard diamond-cut pieces"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Baklava is best made a day in advance to allow the syrup to fully saturate the layers."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store at room temperature covered with a clean cloth for 2-3 days to maintain crispness, or refrigerate for longer storage.","reheatingNotes":"Serve at room temperature."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_c63e34da8a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=8f3b0d6b-0a3b-433e-a4f1-6cdeb23e3115","imageAlt":"Baklava — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["honey","nuts","pastry","sweet","layered"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Baklava","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T05:43:18.108Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T05:43:18.108Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_a5ad8ae0d0","slug":"kysil","title":"Kysil","description":"A traditional Ukrainian fruit drink thickened with starch, offering a smooth, velvety texture and vibrant berry flavor.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Ukrainian"]},"course":["dessert","sauce"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_a5ad8ae0d0%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=d0b37907-2b48-4d5c-9e4c-f8c226144ba1","imageAlt":"Kysil — recipe cover","tags":["kysil","fruit drink","berry dessert","ukrainian recipe","gluten-free drink"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5},{"id":"palacinke_aafe8b93f5","slug":"palacinke-eastern-european-crepes","title":"Palačinke (Eastern European Crepes)","description":"Thin, delicate, and versatile Eastern European crepes that can be served sweet with jam or savory with cheese. 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