Simple Baklava

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Even Yia Yia who has been making baklava for 50 years likes this recipe better! I make these for every occasion and increase the recipe EIGHT TIMES so that we can give many away. I buy finely chopped walnuts for the nuts. I chop up the apricots by hand. Didn't have luck with the food processor. Also I make simple syrup and pour over the baklava after placing in mini papers. TRY THESE!!!

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Have made several times. Unexpected guests...prepared recipt BUT did not have exact ingredients. Used almonds, pistacios and pecans. Per recipe, phyllo was prepared with the addition of light sprinke of ground nuts per buttered sheet THEN folded strips into triangles...a common shape...powder sugar on top of cooled, baked triangles. THIS recipe is delicious, especially with reduced butter fat.
Annie, Fremont, CA

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Just tried this the other day, and it's a wonderful recipe for parties! It was my first time using phyllo dough, and like others, I tore it a bit, but it doesn't matter because the layers cover up the mistakes. I thought maybe it wasn't sweet enough, like regular baklava, but my friends went back for seconds and thirds! They liked that it wasn't TOO sweet. And they loved the bite-size morsels. Thanks, Giada, for the tip about the bread crumbs! And those of you looking at this recipe, don't be afraid to try it.
Just an additional note. The first time I used nuts from a name-brand producer and these were great and flavorful. The second time I used nuts that were bagged up by the local supermarket, and the flavor wasn't as good. Get good quality nuts!

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I took these to a party with my husband's family for Greek Easter. My husband LOVED them. However I did make some adjustments to make them a little more authentic. I added the zest and juice of one small lemon to the filling. I also added a topping like you do in traditional baklava, with honey, lemon, sugar and water. Once the little bites were cooked and cooled, I would dip them in the hot topping. It added a little burst of honey flavor when you bit into them. It also added some moisture to the phyllo dough. I can't wait to make them again, especially since it is so much easier then making traditional baklava.

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excellent! much less sugar and butter than most recipes. easy to pick up with your fingers. couldnt find dried apricots (i live in central america, everything available, just not all the time so i used dried apples. deliciious! also used all walnuts, instead of half almonds, half walnuts.

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Outstanding!

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I too used the premade phyllo cups to speed up the process. I followed the recipe to a T, but I found the flavor of the clove to be a bit strong and I also thought the filling was a bit dry, will try again, maybe using different nuts and other dried fruits and add more butter and honey next time.

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I have made these so many times and always a big hit. So... plan to make them again and take to friends house for Thanksgiving. Easy... quick...perfect bite size and DELICIOUS !

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Super flaky and delicious! Such a great little bit-size morsel. Crisp on the outside with a sweet chewy little bit in the middle. Just the right amount of sweet. I could have eaten the whole platter!

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Delicious, a favorite dessert of mine. It is not to sweet, it is perfect. I added a little more apricot. So Good!!!!