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Irresistible Gluten-Free Baklava

Irresistible Gluten-Free Baklava: A Sweet Symphony for Every Occasion
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This gluten-free baklava layers flaky phyllo with a fragrant nut mixture and soaked in sweet honey syrup. A showstopping, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for parties or special occasions, made without pork or alcohol.

Ingredients

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1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
½ cup honey
3 whole cloves
1 strip lemon peel
1 package gluten-free phyllo dough
3 cups mixed nuts (walnuts, pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts), finely chopped
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
Pinch of ground cardamom (optional)

Instructions

Combine sugar, water, honey, cloves, and lemon peel in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove spices and lemon peel, and let syrup cool completely.
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Brush a 9×13-inch baking dish with melted butter.
In a bowl, mix chopped nuts, ¼ cup sugar, cinnamon, and optional cardamom.
Place 8 sheets of gluten-free phyllo in the baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
Sprinkle â…“ of the nut mixture evenly over the phyllo layers.
Repeat: Layer 6 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each with melted butter.
Sprinkle remaining nut mixture, then top with 6-8 final phyllo sheets, buttering each.
Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and crisp.
Pour cooled syrup evenly over the warm baklava.
Let cool completely before cutting into small squares or diamonds.

Notes

Use a 9×13-inch baking dish for easy layering.
Cardamom is optional but enhances flavor complexity.
Adjust nuts to your preference—cashews or macadamia work too.
Use neutral oil instead of butter if dietary restrictions apply.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Syrup can be made up to 2 days ahead.

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