Discover the authentic taste of traditional baklava with a modern twist, using Greenolia Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The natural freshness and rich flavor of our olive oil will elevate every layer of this classic dessert, offering unique aromatic notes that will captivate your senses.
Ingredients
1. 500g phyllo dough
2. 250g finely chopped walnuts
3. 250g finely chopped almonds
4. 1 tsp cinnamon
5. 1/2 tsp ground cloves
6. 1 cup Greenolia Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For the syrup
1. 3 tablespoons of Greenolia Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil500g phyllo dough400g sugar
2. 1 tablespoon of coconut oil250g finely chopped walnuts300ml water
3. 1 cinnamon stick
4. 1 lemon peel
5. 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
1. Preparation: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). In a bowl, combine the finely chopped walnuts and almonds with the cinnamon and ground cloves.
2. Layering the phyllo: Grease a baking pan with Greenolia Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Lay half of the phyllo sheets in the pan, brushing each sheet individually with olive oil. Spread the nut mixture evenly over the phyllo layers.
3. Finishing the layers: Continue with the remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each with Greenolia olive oil. Cut the baklava into small pieces before baking.
4. Baking: Bake the baklava in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, until the phyllo is golden and crisp.
5. Finishing: Once the baklava is baked, pour the cold syrup over it and let it soak in.
6. Syrup: While the baklava bakes, prepare the syrup. In a small saucepan, boil the sugar, water, cinnamon stick, and lemon peel for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the honey. Let the syrup cool.
This superb traditional dessert, with a fresh twist thanks to Greenolia Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil, elevates the flavors and infuses each bite with an authentic aroma!
