Baklava Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Immediately remove from heat; cool syrup completely.
  2. Combine pecans and next 3 ingredients, stirring well.
  3. Cut phyllo sheets in half crosswise; cover with plastic wrap.
  4. Brush 2 (13- x 9- x 2-inch) baking pans with melted butter. Place 8 phyllo sheets in 1 pan, brushing each sheet with butter; top with 2 cups pecan mixture.
  5. Place 3 phyllo sheets over pecan mixture, brushing each sheet with butter; top with 2 cups pecan mixture. Repeat with 3 more phyllo sheets and 2 cups pecan mixture; top with 6 phyllo sheets, brushing all but the top sheet with butter. Repeat procedure with remaining phyllo sheets, butter, and pecan mixture in second pan.
  6. Cut layers diagonally into 3/4-inch diamonds; gently brush with remaining butter. Insert a clove in center of each diamond.
  7. Bake at 300° for 1 hour. Remove from oven, and pour syrup evenly over baklava. Cool completely in pans on wire racks.
  8. Cut again diagonally; remove from pans, and store in airtight containers at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 15260.23 Kcal (63892 kJ)
Calories from fat 12382.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1375.88g 2117%
Cholesterol 975.03mg 325%
Sodium 223.76mg 9%
Potassium 6087.67mg 130%
Total Carbs 781.37g 260%
Sugars 616.32g 2465%
Dietary Fiber 127.15g 509%
Protein 142.88g 286%
Vitamin C 22.4mg 37%
Vitamin A 4.5mg 151%
Iron 42.3mg 235%
Calcium 1213.1mg 121%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 555.68 Kcal (2327 kJ)
Calories from fat 450.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.1g 2117%
Cholesterol 35.5mg 325%
Sodium 8.15mg 9%
Potassium 221.67mg 130%
Total Carbs 28.45g 260%
Sugars 22.44g 2465%
Dietary Fiber 4.63g 509%
Protein 5.2g 286%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 37%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 151%
Iron 1.5mg 235%
Calcium 44.2mg 121%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 419.1
    Points
  • 442
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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