Honey Pistachio Baklava

Make it step by step

Method

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 175°C and butter a rectangular baking tin.

2. 2

   Layer filo sheets, brushing every sheet with butter and adding pistachios between groups.

3. 3

   Cut diamonds before baking for 40–45 minutes until deeply golden.

4. 4

   Simmer honey, sugar, water and lemon peel for 8 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour cool syrup over hot baklava and rest for at least 4 hours.