Hawaiian Style Baklava Recipe
- 16 ounce. pkg. phyllo
- 1 c. minced pecans
- 3.5 ounce. jar minced macadamia nuts
- 1 c. coconut
- 1/4 c. brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon grnd cinnamon
- 1 c. butter
- 3/4 c. sugar
- 3/4 c. water
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Let phyllo thaw in refrigerator.
- Cut sheet sin half crosswise, cover with damp towel.
- Butter bottom of 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan.
- Combine nuts, coconut, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Layer 15 half - sheets of phyllo in pan, brushing each sheet with butter.
- Sprinkle half of nut mix atop phyllo.
- Repeat with another 15 phyllo sheets, nut mix and butter.
- Top with remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter.
- Score the top into 1 1/2 inch diamonds.
- Bake in 350 degree oven 40 to 45 min.
- Combine sugar, water, and honey.
- Boil gently, uncovered, 10 min.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in lemon juice.
- Pour syrup over pastry.
- Cut into diamonds.
- Cold.
- Makes 36.
phyllo, pecans, nuts, coconut, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, sugar, water, honey, lemon juice
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/hawaiian-style-baklava-15995 (may not work)