Baklawa Bites

Here is the other Lebanese inspired snacks I made today. This is my version of Lebanese Baklawa - in a bite size format. (These are going to social hour for church.)

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups nuts (can be a mix of walnuts, pecans, almonds, pistachios) 
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoons nutmeg
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 12  egg roll wrappers (from pack of 16 ounces)
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (about 1/2 of a large lemon) 

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Spread nuts on a large baking sheet, and toast in a 350 degree oven for 8 to10 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes.
3. Grease the wells of two 24 well mini-muffin tins with cooking spray.
4. Add nuts to food processor along with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter.
   Pulse to combine.
5. Cut each egg roll wrappers 4 small circles. in wells of 2 mini cupcake pans. 
6. Add 1 teaspoon of the nut mixture into each well. Bake until filling is hot, about 10 minutes.
7. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the water, 1/4 cup  brown sugar, 1/2 cup honey and bring to a boil. 
8. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until reduced and slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. 
9. After baklava is baked and still hot, pour 1 teaspoon syrup into each cup and allow it to soak in, then repeat with another teaspoon.
10. Refrigerate at least 5 hours, or overnight.
    

Carole's Notes:

We liked these! 

The recipe is adapted from https://carolelikesroundfood.blogspot.com/2011/03/baklava-pie.html