Spiced Fig and Walnut Baklava Bites

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

   ~5 min
2. 2

   Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Set aside.

   ~10 min
3. 3

   Finely chop the walnuts and dried figs. In a large bowl, combine the chopped nuts and figs with cinnamon, ground cloves, and orange zest. Mix well.

   ~10 min
4. 4

   Carefully unroll the phyllo dough. Keep the sheets covered with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out. Cut the phyllo sheets into approximately 2x4 inch rectangles.

   ~15 min
5. 5

   Take one rectangle of phyllo dough, brush it generously with melted butter. Place another rectangle on top and brush again with butter. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the fig and walnut filling onto one end of the layered phyllo. Fold the phyllo over the filling to create a small parcel. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling.

   ~20 min
6. 6

   Arrange the baklava bites on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with any remaining melted butter.

   ~5 min
7. 7

   Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

   ~25 min
8. 8

   While the baklava is baking, prepare the syrup. In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, honey, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

   ~15 min
9. 9

   Once the baklava is out of the oven, immediately pour the slightly cooled syrup evenly over the hot bites. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes, or until the syrup is absorbed.

   ~30 min