Pistachio baklava
Source: multiple recipes combined & tested Ingredients: - 1 ½ Cup melted Ghee For the Filling: - 3 Cups Pistachios (+ some to sprinkle on top) - ½ Cup Granulated Sugar For the Honey Simple Syrup: - 1 Cup Sugar - ¾ Cup Water - ⅓ Cup Honey - 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice - 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract - 1 Tablespoon Rose Water Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Make the simple syrup by combining the sugar, water, honey and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is thickened but still clear colored, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat, add the vanilla extract and rose water and set aside to cool. Add pistachios and sugar to a blender or food processor and pulse until ground. Don’t worry if there are pieces that haven’t been crushed, it adds a little more crunch to the bite. Place the phyllo dough on a table. Using a knife, outline the base of the tray. Tr
