Baklava Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 3 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 lb package phyllo sheets, thawed
  • 1 1/2 cups butter, melted
  • 2 cups, plus 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 clove

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix together the walnuts, sugar, and spices and set aside.
  3. As you work, keep the sheets of phyllo covered with plastic wrap to keep them from drying out. Place 1 sheet of phyllo on the bottom of a jelly roll pan (12-inch x16-inch). Brush the dough lightly with melted butter. Repeat this process until there are 8 sheets of phyllo in the pan.
  4. Sprinkle one-third of the nut mixture onto the phyllo sheets.
  5. Place 4 more sheets of phyllo on top of the nuts, brushing melted butter between each sheet.
  6. Place another one-third of the nut mixture on the dough.
  7. Layer the remaining sheets of phyllo on top of the nuts, brushing melted butter in between each sheet. Brush the top sheet with butter as well.
  8. Trim the edges so that they do not stand above the level of the dough.
  9. Cut the pastry into 2-inch squares, making sure not to slice through the bottom layer of phyllo dough. Leaving the bottom layer uncut will allow the syrup to soak in more efficiently.
  10. Bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes or until the top layer of the phyllo takes on a light golden brown color.
  11. While the dough bakes prepare the syrup. Combine all of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Remove the clove and lemon peel.
  12. Remove the pan from the oven and immediately pour hot syrup over the baklava.
  13. Before serving allow the baklava to stand at room temperature until cooled. Slice through the bottom layer of phyllo dough and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 170.69 Kcal (715 kJ)
Calories from fat 105.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.69g 18%
Cholesterol 15.25mg 5%
Sodium 47.02mg 2%
Potassium 58.79mg 1%
Total Carbs 15.12g 5%
Sugars 9.11g 36%
Dietary Fiber 0.86g 3%
Protein 2.92g 6%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 9.9mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 397.69 Kcal (1665 kJ)
Calories from fat 245.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.24g 18%
Cholesterol 35.54mg 5%
Sodium 109.55mg 2%
Potassium 136.98mg 1%
Total Carbs 35.24g 5%
Sugars 21.23g 36%
Dietary Fiber 2.01g 3%
Protein 6.81g 6%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 2%
Iron 1.3mg 3%
Calcium 23.2mg 1%

* 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

  • 4.2
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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