Citrus Baklava Recipe

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Citrus Baklava
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  1. Preparation:.
  2. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with butter. Unroll the first roll of phyllo pastry sheets. Lay two sheets of phyllo in the bottom of the pan. Lightly brush the top layer with melted butter. Add two more sheets and brush the top with butter. Continue adding sheets two at a time until you've laid down a total of 18. (You may want to keep the pastry covered with a damp paper towel prevent them from drying out.).
  3. Distribute with a spoon half the nut mixture evenly across the top layer of phyllo. Add four more sheets, two at a time as before on top of the nut mixture. Spoon the remainder of the nut mixture on top of that.
  4. Continue building the baklava with the remaining phyllo sheets, two at a time, brushing the top of each pair with melted butter. Drizzle any remaining butter over the top.
  5. With a sharp knife, make five lengthwise cuts, cutting through only the top layers. Do not cut through the nut mixture. Make a series of diagonal cuts to form diamonds, again cutting only through the top layers. Bake at 400*F. for 15 minutes, then at 300*F. for 40 minutes until golden.
  6. While the baklava is baking, make the syrup:.
  7. Combine the syrup ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Allow to boil gently for about 10 minutes, then reduce the heat, and let simmer until syrup begins to thicken. Set aside to cool. Remove the cinnamon stick.
  8. Pour the cooled syrup over the hot baklava. With a sharp knife, cut the baklava along the scoring marks, slicing through to the bottom. This dish is best if made the day before you serve it. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 995.16 Kcal (4167 kJ)
Calories from fat 548.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 61g 94%
Cholesterol 61.01mg 20%
Sodium 319.45mg 13%
Potassium 389.63mg 8%
Total Carbs 102.8g 34%
Sugars 65.07g 260%
Dietary Fiber 5.88g 24%
Protein 19.97g 40%
Vitamin C 7.9mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 70.9mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 348.51 Kcal (1459 kJ)
Calories from fat 192.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.36g 94%
Cholesterol 21.36mg 20%
Sodium 111.87mg 13%
Potassium 136.45mg 8%
Total Carbs 36g 34%
Sugars 22.79g 260%
Dietary Fiber 2.06g 24%
Protein 6.99g 40%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 0.7mg 12%
Calcium 24.8mg 7%

* 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

  • 24.2
    Points
  • 28
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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