Passover Baklava Recipe

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Passover Baklava
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Ingredients:

  • 5 -6 matzos
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts (i used walnuts)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon rind
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 5 1/2 tbsp butter, divided
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 1/2 tbsp butter

Directions:

  1. Take the matzah out of the water and cover with paper towels for 15-20 minutes or till soft enough to fold.
  2. Combine the first 4 ingredients with 3 tablespoons of the butter.
  3. Using an 8 square pan, make layers of matzah and nut mixture ending with a piece of matzah.
  4. Drizzle top of matzah with 2 1/2 tablespoons of melted butter.
  5. Bake 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
  6. When almost cool, cut into squares.
  7. FOR THE SYRUP: Combine all ingredients and the remaining butter (2 1/2 tablespoons) and boil for 10 minutes stirring slowly till thickened.
  8. When syrup is cool, drizzle over cut squares.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 220.02 Kcal (921 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.48g 22%
Cholesterol 15.95mg 5%
Sodium 2.05mg 0%
Potassium 92.26mg 2%
Total Carbs 21.5g 7%
Sugars 11.7g 47%
Dietary Fiber 0.88g 4%
Protein 2.85g 6%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 8.5mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 374.35 Kcal (1567 kJ)
Calories from fat 221.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.64g 22%
Cholesterol 27.13mg 5%
Sodium 3.49mg 0%
Potassium 156.98mg 2%
Total Carbs 36.58g 7%
Sugars 19.9g 47%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 4%
Protein 4.84g 6%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.8mg 6%
Calcium 14.5mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free

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