PECAN PIE BAKLAVA

ake a pecan pie and make it into a flaky baklava treat! Layers of flaky phyllo dough are sandwiched with pecans and a sweet syrup reminiscent of pecan pie!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 pack Phyllo Dough (1 roll from a 2 roll box), defrosted
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cups finely chopped pecans
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

DIRECTIONS:

1. Assemble your ingredients before you start. Place melted butter in a bowl and have a pastry brush for brushing it on the phyllo. Place nuts in a bowl near your work surface.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Thoroughly butter your 9×9” pan using a pastry brush. Unwrap your roll of phyllo dough onto a cutting board and cut it in half, so it will fit in your pan. Cover the phyllo dough with a layer of plastic wrap and place a damp kitchen towel over the top.
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