Middle Eastern Sweets Recipe

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Middle Eastern Sweets
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Directions:

  1. Stir together semolina, baking powder, 2 cups of sugar, and chopped almonds until evenly blended.
  2. Stir in yogurt, vegetable oil, and rose water until a soft dough forms.
  3. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and allow to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. Press the dough into a 9x9 inch square baking dish, and smooth the top.
  6. Score the top of the dough to create 25 squares, then top each square with an almond half.
  7. Bake in preheated oven until the top has puffed and turned golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  8. The harisseh is done when the top is golden, and the center has firmed.
  9. When done, remove from the oven, and allow to cool in the pan for 20 minutes.
  10. While the harisseh is cooling, pour water and 2 cups of sugar into a saucepan.
  11. Bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes.
  12. Stir in 1 teaspoon of rose water, and lemon juice, then remove from the heat.
  13. To serve, cut the warm harisseh into 25 squares, and place onto a large serving platter; pour the rose water syrup over, making sure all of the pieces are moist.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 981.11 Kcal (4108 kJ)
Calories from fat 746.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 82.99g 128%
Cholesterol 0.64mg 0%
Sodium 31.59mg 1%
Potassium 1013.01mg 22%
Total Carbs 44.85g 15%
Sugars 19.41g 78%
Dietary Fiber 15.08g 60%
Protein 31.96g 64%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 4.5mg 25%
Calcium 369mg 37%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 518.02 Kcal (2169 kJ)
Calories from fat 394.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.82g 128%
Cholesterol 0.34mg 0%
Sodium 16.68mg 1%
Potassium 534.86mg 22%
Total Carbs 23.68g 15%
Sugars 10.25g 78%
Dietary Fiber 7.96g 60%
Protein 16.88g 64%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 2.4mg 25%
Calcium 194.9mg 37%

* 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

  • 25.7
    Points
  • 28
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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