Diabetic-friendly Greek-style Baklava

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 1 package phyllo dough, thawed (16 oz)
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cups walnuts, chopped (8 oz)
• 2 cups almonds, chopped (8 oz)
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup sugar-free honey substitute
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. 2.In a large bowl, mix together the chopped walnuts, chopped almonds, and cinnamon.
3. 3.Take a baking dish and brush it with melted butter.
4. 4.Lay a sheet of phyllo dough in the bottom of the dish and brush it with melted butter.
5. 5.Repeat with 5 more sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each one with melted butter.
6. 6.Spread half of the nut mixture over the top of the phyllo dough.
7. 7.Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top of the nut mixture and brush it with melted butter.
8. 8.Repeat with 5 more sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each one with melted butter.
9. 9.Spread the remaining nut mixture over the top of the phyllo dough.
10. 10.Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top of the nut mixture and brush it with melted butter.
11. 11.Repeat with 5 more sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each one with melted butter.
12. 12.Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond shapes.
13. 13.Bake the baklava for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
14. 14.While the baklava is baking, make the honey syrup by mixing together the sugar-free honey substitute, water, and vanilla extract in a saucepan.
15. 15.Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the mixture has thickened.
16. 16.Once the baklava is done, remove it from the oven and pour the honey syrup over the top.
17. 17.Let the baklava cool completely before serving.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightMake sure to brush each layer of phyllo dough with melted butter to ensure it gets crispy and golden brown.
• chevron_rightLet the baklava cool completely before serving to allow the honey syrup to soak into the layers of phyllo dough.
• chevron_rightFeel free to substitute the walnuts and almonds with other nuts that you prefer.