Quick Walnut Baklava Bites

Съставки

• Phyllo dough sheets0.5 lb
• Walnuts, pre-chopped1.5 cups
• Unsalted butter, melted0.75 cup
• Sugar1 cup
• Water0.5 cup
• Honey0.5 cup
• Lemon juice1 tbsp
• Cinnamon0.5 tsp

Стъпки

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix pre-chopped walnuts with cinnamon.

3. 3

   Cut phyllo dough into roughly 2-inch squares.

4. 4

   Place one phyllo square on your work surface, brush with melted butter. Top with another phyllo square, brush with butter. Repeat for 3-4 layers.

5. 5

   Place a small spoonful of walnut mixture in the center of the layered phyllo stack.

6. 6

   Fold the phyllo edges up to enclose the filling, creating a small parcel or bundle. Brush the top with butter.

7. 7

   Place the baklava bites on the prepared baking sheet.

8. 8

   Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

9. 9

   While baklava bites are baking, prepare the syrup: Combine sugar, water, honey, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove baklava bites from oven. Drizzle the warm syrup over the hot bites.

11. 11

    Let cool slightly before serving.