Baklava - a Tribute to Tag's Recipe

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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine syrup ingredients and boil for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix nuts, sugar, cinnamon and orange rind well.
  3. Melt the butter and brush on a 13-inch by 9-inch pan.
  4. Place one layer of phyllo in pan allowing ends to extend over pan.
  5. Brush with melted butter.
  6. Repeat with four sheets of phyllo.
  7. Sprinkle heavily with nut mixture, and continue to alternate one layer of phyllo, brush with melted butter, sprinkle heavily with nut mixture until all ingredients are used.
  8. Be sure to reserve 4 sheets of phyllo for the top (each to be brushed with butter).
  9. Brush top with remaining butter, trim edges with sharp knife.
  10. Cut through top with diagonal lines to form diamond shapes.
  11. Bake in a 400°F oven for 15 minutes, lower oven to 300 degrees and continue to bake for 40 minutes.
  12. The baklava should be golden brown in color.
  13. While still hot, cover with prepared syrup and let stand overnight before serving.
  14. Baklava should rest for 24 hours before removing from pan.
  15. Will keep in refrigerator for weeks or it can be frozen.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 447.04 Kcal (1872 kJ)
Calories from fat 298.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.16g 51%
Cholesterol 40.63mg 14%
Sodium 95.02mg 4%
Potassium 191.05mg 4%
Total Carbs 33.79g 11%
Sugars 20.26g 81%
Dietary Fiber 2.75g 11%
Protein 8.45g 17%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 31.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 374.05 Kcal (1566 kJ)
Calories from fat 249.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.75g 51%
Cholesterol 33.99mg 14%
Sodium 79.51mg 4%
Potassium 159.86mg 4%
Total Carbs 28.27g 11%
Sugars 16.95g 81%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g 11%
Protein 7.07g 17%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 1.3mg 8%
Calcium 26.4mg 3%

* 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

  • 11.2
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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