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Turkish Pistachio Baklava with Lemon-Infused Syrup

Name: Turkish Pistachio Baklava with Lemon-Infused Syrup
Prep time: 32 min
Cook time: 95 min
Total time: 127 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Phyllo Dough, 1 lb (450g) — thawed; Pistachios, 2 cups (240g) — finely chopped; Unsalted Butter, 1 cup (200g) — melted; Granulated Sugar, 1/4 cup (50g); Ground Cinnamon, 1 tsp; Granulated Sugar, 1 cup (200g); Water, 1/2 cup (120ml); Honey, 1/4 cup (60ml); Lemon, juiced and zested; Vanilla Extract, 1 tsp

This deliciously sweet and nutty baklava dessert is enhanced with a refreshing lemon-infused syrup to balance its rich flavors.

4.2(273 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 23, 2026

Turkish Pistachio Baklava with Lemon-Infused Syrup — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

32 min

Cook

1 h 35 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Baklava

For the Lemon-Infused Syrup

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 283 kcal
Protein: 3.5 g
Carbs: 31.3 g
Fat: 17.5 g
Fiber: 1.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 6794 kcal
Protein: 83 g
Carbs: 750 g
Fat: 420 g
Fiber: 35 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Phyllo Dough 1 lb (450g) — thawed	1100	28	220	18	12
Pistachios 2 cups (240g) — finely chopped	1320	48	72	108	30
Unsalted Butter 1 cup (200g) — melted	1628	1	0	184	0
Granulated Sugar 1/4 cup (50g)	200	0	50	0	0
Ground Cinnamon 1 tsp	6	0	2	0	1
Granulated Sugar 1 cup (200g)	774	0	200	0	0
Water 1/2 cup (120ml)	0	0	0	0	0
Honey 1/4 cup (60ml)	261	0	71	0	0
Lemon juiced and zested	12	0	4	0	0
Vanilla Extract 1 tsp	8	0	1	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Pistachio Filling

1
Combine Ingredients
Combine the finely chopped pistachios, sugar, and ground cinnamon in a medium bowl.
2
Stir Mixture
Stir well to integrate the flavors.
3
Set Aside
Set aside for layering between the phyllo sheets.

Preparing the Lemon-Infused Syrup

1
Mix Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
2
Simmer
Bring to a gentle boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Tip: Don't overheat the syrup to avoid caramelizing the sugar.
3
Cool and Add Vanilla
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and allow to cool completely.

How to Make Turkish Pistachio Baklava with Lemon-Infused Syrup

Total time: 2 h 7 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Layer the Baklava
Use 10 phyllo sheets at a time, brushing each with butter and layering the pistachio mix every 5 sheets.
2
Score the Top
Using a sharp knife, score the top layers into diamond shapes before baking.
3
Bake to Golden Perfection
Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for about 45-50 minutes or until golden brown.