Persian Baklava

[nverland]

Persian Baklava
Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Yield: 36 pieces

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package phyllo pastry sheets, thawed overnight
1 cup butter, melted

For the filling:
6 ounces walnuts, coarsely chopped
6 ounces almonds, coarsely chopped
6 ounces pistachios, coarsely chopped
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the syrup:
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon rose water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup honey
½ teaspoon saffron threads (optional)

For the garnishes:
pistachio, chopped
dried rose petals, chopped

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