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Quick Crescent Baklava Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 cans crescent rolls
3-4 cups pecans, finely chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Glaze:
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions:
Directions:
Heat oven to 350º.

Unroll 1 can of dough into 2 long rectangles. Place in ungreased 13 x 9 baking dish; press over bottom and 1/2 inch up sides to form crust. Firmly press performations to seal.

Bake at 350º for 5 minutes. Remove from oven.

In bowl, combine nuts 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon; mix well. Spoon nut mixture evenly over partially baked crust.

Unroll remaining can of dough into 2 long rectangles. Place over nut mixture; press out to edges of pan.

With tip of sharp knife, score dough with 5 lengthwise and 7 diagonal markings to form diamond-shaped pieces.

In small saucepan, combine all glaze ingredients. Bring to boil. Spoon 1/2 of glaze evenly over dough.

Bake at 350º for an additiona 25-30 minutes.

Spoon remaining glaze evenly over hot baklava.

Cool 1 hour. Refrigerate 30 minutes.

Cut into diamond-shaped pieces.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
28 bars
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
25 minutes

 

 

 

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