Nut-Free Baklava with Sunflower Seeds and Honey

This delightful nut-free baklava offers a unique twist on the classic dessert by using sunflower seeds instead of traditional nuts. Layered with crispy phyllo dough and sweetened with honey, it’s a delicious treat for everyone, especially those with nut allergies.

Cuisine: American

Cooking time: 50 minutes

Serves: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sunflower seeds, finely chopped
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 package phyllo dough (16 oz)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. 2. In a bowl, mix the finely chopped sunflower seeds with half of the sugar (1/2 cup) and set aside.
  3. 3. Unroll the phyllo dough and cover it with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out. Lay down one sheet of phyllo dough in the baking dish and brush it with melted butter.
  4. 4. Repeat layering with 7 more sheets of phyllo dough, each brushed with melted butter, then sprinkle a layer of the sunflower seed mixture over the top.
  5. 5. Continue layering 8 more sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with butter, followed by the sunflower seed mixture, until all ingredients are used up, finishing with 8 layers of phyllo on top.

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