Baklava Recipe

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Baklava
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine all the filling ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Line a lightly greased, shallow-sided 23-cm square pan with 10 sheets of phyllo pastry, brushing each sheet with melted ghee.
  3. Sprinkle half the nut mixture evenly over the pastry, top with another 10 sheets of phyllo, brushing each with melted ghee and then sprinkle over the remaining nut mixture and cover with the last 10 sheets of phyllo, brushing each with melted ghee.
  4. With a sharp knife, cut the pastry in vertical lines 6-cm apart, then cut diagonally into diamond shapes.
  5. Bake in a hot oven (230°C; 450°F) for 10 minutes, then reduce to 190°C - 375°F - for 25 minutes, or until golden, crisp and baked through.
  6. While the baklava is cooking, prepare the syrup by combining the sugar, water, lemon juice and orange-blossom water; bring to the boil, stirring constantly then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes without stirring.
  7. When the baklava is cooked, allow it to cool slightly and then spoon the cooled syrup evenly over the pastry.
  8. Cool before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 455.55 Kcal (1907 kJ)
Calories from fat 296.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33g 51%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 13.59mg 1%
Potassium 232.75mg 5%
Total Carbs 38.05g 13%
Sugars 33.81g 135%
Dietary Fiber 2.84g 11%
Protein 7.05g 14%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 80.8mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 433.01 Kcal (1813 kJ)
Calories from fat 282.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.36g 51%
Cholesterol 38.02mg 13%
Sodium 12.92mg 1%
Potassium 221.24mg 5%
Total Carbs 36.16g 13%
Sugars 32.14g 135%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 11%
Protein 6.7g 14%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 76.8mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.3
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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