Lemon & Honey Phyllo Nests

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly grease 12 cups of a muffin tin.

   ~5 min
2. 2

   Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

   ~5 min
3. 3

   Unroll the phyllo dough and cover it with a damp kitchen towel to prevent it from drying out. Take one sheet of phyllo dough, brush it lightly with melted butter, and place another sheet on top. Repeat this process until you have layered 6 sheets of phyllo dough.

   ~10 min
4. 4

   Cut the layered phyllo stack into 6 equal squares.

   ~2 min
5. 5

   Gently press each phyllo square into the greased muffin cups, creating a nest shape. Brush the edges of the phyllo nests with more melted butter.

   ~5 min
6. 6

   Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the phyllo nests are golden brown and crisp.

   ~20 min
7. 7

   While the nests are baking, prepare the syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, honey, and cinnamon. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the syrup has thickened slightly. Remove from heat.

   ~10 min
8. 8

   Once the phyllo nests are baked, carefully remove them from the muffin tin and place them on a wire rack. Immediately spoon the warm lemon-honey syrup over the hot nests, ensuring they are well-coated.

   ~3 min
9. 9

   Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the syrupy nests. Let them cool completely before serving.