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Walnut Baklava Bars

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Enjoy a delightful twist on a classic with these Baklava Bars. Packed with spiced walnuts and almonds, layered in a buttery crumble, and drenched in a warm honey-cinnamon syrup, these sweet, nutty bars bring all the flavor of baklava in an easy-to-make treat — perfect for holidays or tea time indulgence.

Ingredients

For the Bars:

  • 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped

  • 1/2 cup almonds, finely chopped

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 cup semolina (optional)

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 1/4 cup milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Syrup:

  • 1/3 cup honey

  • 1/3 cup water

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

  • 1 tsp lemon juice

  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

  2. Mix walnuts, almonds, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.

  3. In another bowl, stir together flour, semolina, and sugar. Add melted butter, milk, and vanilla; mix until crumbly.

  4. Press half the dough evenly into the pan.

  5. Spread the nut mixture over the base. Top with remaining dough, pressing gently to cover.

  6. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden.

  7. Meanwhile, make the syrup: combine honey, water, brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Boil, then simmer 5 minutes.

  8. Pour hot syrup over baked bars immediately after removing from oven.

  9. Cool completely before slicing into bars or diamonds.

Notes

  • For extra texture, lightly toast the nuts before chopping.

  • Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

  • For a deeper flavor, let the syrup soak overnight before serving.

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