Easy Baklava Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Honey Syrup
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1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
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2 Tbsp. honey
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1 Tbsp. lemon juice
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2 tablespoons water
→ Nut Filling
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1 cup shelled raw walnuts
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1 cup shelled raw pistachios
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1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
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1 tsp. lemon zest
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1/4 tsp. kosher salt
→ Phyllo Cups
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2 (1.9-oz.) packages frozen phyllo shells (30 shells total)
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 1 baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 tablespoons of water, ¼ cup of light brown sugar, honey, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the syrup thickens slightly, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a liquid measuring cup to cool slightly while assembling the baklava bites.
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To the bowl of a food processor, add the walnuts and pistachios. Pulse the nuts in 15 to 20 (1-second) bursts until they are uniformly chopped. They should be smaller than grains of rice. Set 1 tablespoon of chopped nuts aside for garnish.
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In a large bowl, place the remaining chopped walnuts and pistachios. Place the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in the remaining 1/3 cup of light brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest, and salt. Pour the butter mixture over the nuts, stirring until well combined.
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Spoon a scant tablespoon of the nut mixture into each mini phyllo cup, pressing the mixture down gently to fill the cups. Place the cups on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake until the filling is set and lightly golden, 12 to 14 minutes.
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While the cups are still warm, spoon ½ teaspoon of syrup over each cup, allowing the syrup to soak into the filling. Reserve any remaining syrup.
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To serve, brush the tops of the bites with the remaining syrup and sprinkle with the reserved chopped nuts.
# Notes:
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These baklava bites are a simplified version of traditional baklava, using pre-made phyllo cups instead of layering sheets of phyllo dough.
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For the best flavor, serve these within a few hours of baking.
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You can substitute different nuts like almonds or pecans if preferred.