Rose Water and Orange Blossom Baklava Recipe

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Rose Water and Orange Blossom Baklava
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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb walnuts, lightly toasted and roughly ground in a food processor or blender
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 package phyllo pastry
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 tsp rose water
  • this recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. the food network kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Combine the walnuts, cinnamon and sugar in a large bowl and set aside. In the bottom of a greased 9 by 13-inch pan, put 1 layer of phyllo and brush liberally with butter. Repeat 6 more times, buttering each delicate layer, until you have 7 layers of phyllo. Spoon 1/3 of the nut mixture over the phyllo and top with 5 more individually buttered sheets of phyllo. Repeat the process 2 more times and finish with 7 layers of phyllo. Brush the final layer with butter and bake until golden brown, about 50 minutes.
  3. While the baklava is baking, make syrup. Add all of the syrup ingredients to a medium pot and bring to a boil over medium-low heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove the baklava from the oven and pour the syrup evenly over the top. Cut into squares or diamonds and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 378.4 Kcal (1584 kJ)
Calories from fat 253.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.22g 43%
Cholesterol 30.5mg 10%
Sodium 3.72mg 0%
Potassium 168.98mg 4%
Total Carbs 29.85g 10%
Sugars 26.74g 107%
Dietary Fiber 2.22g 9%
Protein 6.99g 14%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 27.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 410.69 Kcal (1719 kJ)
Calories from fat 275.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.63g 43%
Cholesterol 33.11mg 10%
Sodium 4.04mg 0%
Potassium 183.4mg 4%
Total Carbs 32.4g 10%
Sugars 29.02g 107%
Dietary Fiber 2.41g 9%
Protein 7.59g 14%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 29.4mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.5
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free

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