Mama Georgias Greek Best 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 all the nuts and next 3 ingredients, stirring well.
  3. Cut phyllo sheets in half crosswise; cover with plastic wrap to keep from drying out..
  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 nut mixture.
  5. Place 3 phyllo sheets over nut mixture, brushing each sheet with butter; top with 2 cups nut mixture. Repeat with 3 more phyllo sheets and 2 cups nut mixture; top with 6 phyllo sheets, brushing all but the top sheet with butter. Repeat procedure with remaining phyllo sheets, butter, and nut 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. Can also be frozen and thawed for later use.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 125.01 Kcal (523 kJ)
Calories from fat 93.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.43g 16%
Cholesterol 8.13mg 3%
Sodium 2.75mg 0%
Potassium 82.37mg 2%
Total Carbs 6.91g 2%
Sugars 5.12g 20%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5%
Protein 2.65g 5%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 20.3mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 512.74 Kcal (2147 kJ)
Calories from fat 385.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.8g 16%
Cholesterol 33.33mg 3%
Sodium 11.29mg 0%
Potassium 337.84mg 2%
Total Carbs 28.34g 2%
Sugars 21g 20%
Dietary Fiber 4.91g 5%
Protein 10.86g 5%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 1%
Iron 1.9mg 3%
Calcium 83.1mg 2%

* 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

  • 3.1
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • high fiber

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