Baklava Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Lightly grease a 9x13 pan and set the oven to 350°F.
  2. Thaw the phyllo dough according to manufacturer's directions (this may take overnight). When thawed, roll out the dough and cut the dough in half so the sheets will fit in the pan. Cover with a damp towel to keep it from drying out.
  3. Process the nuts until in small, even sized pieces. Combine with sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. In a separate bowl, melt the butter in the microwave.
  4. Place a sheet of phyllo dough into the pan. Using a pastry brush, brush the phyllo sheet with melted butter. Repeat 7 more times until it is 8 sheets thick, each sheet being painted with the butter.
  5. Spoon on a thin layer of the nut mixture. Cover with two more sheets of phyllo, brushing each one with butter. Continue to repeat the nut mixture and two buttered sheets of phyllo until the nut mixture is all used up. The top layer should be 8 phyllo sheets thick, each sheet being individually buttered. Do not worry if the sheets crinkle up a bit, it will just add more texture.
  6. Cut into 24 equal sized squares using a sharp knife. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes or until lightly golden brown, and edges appear slightly crisp.
  7. While baking, make the syrup. Combine the cinnamon stick, sugar, lemon juice, honey, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium low heat and let simmer for 7 minutes and slightly thickened. Remove the cinnamon stick and allow to cool.
  8. Spoon the cooled syrup over the hot baklava and let cool for at least 4 hours. Garnish with some finely crushed pistachios of desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 6670.5 Kcal (27928 kJ)
Calories from fat 3974.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 441.6g 679%
Sodium 3559.23mg 148%
Potassium 3908.17mg 83%
Total Carbs 638.32g 213%
Sugars 319.89g 1280%
Dietary Fiber 47.14g 189%
Protein 108.58g 217%
Vitamin C 22.9mg 38%
Vitamin A 9.5mg 315%
Iron 45.4mg 252%
Calcium 484.8mg 48%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 364.97 Kcal (1528 kJ)
Calories from fat 217.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.16g 679%
Sodium 194.74mg 148%
Potassium 213.83mg 83%
Total Carbs 34.92g 213%
Sugars 17.5g 1280%
Dietary Fiber 2.58g 189%
Protein 5.94g 217%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 38%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 315%
Iron 2.5mg 252%
Calcium 26.5mg 48%

* 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

  • 169.4
    Points
  • 189
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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