The Best Baklava Recipe

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The Best Baklava
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven 300.
  2. Mix walnuts, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl.
  3. Brush 9x12 baking pan with butter.
  4. Layer pan with half of the phyllo dough (10 sheets) brushing every other layer with melted butter. The layers should rise about 1/2 inch along the side of the pan.
  5. Spread the walnut mixture over the phyllo dough.
  6. Continue to layer with the remaining 10 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing every other layer with melted butter, be sure to butter the top layer.
  7. Cut baclava diagonally in 2 directions, do NOT cut below the walnut mixture!
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  9. Remove foil and continue to bake until top is lightly browned.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool for 20 minutes.
  11. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine honey, sugar and lemon juice.
  12. Heat until sugar dissolves (DO NOT BOIL).
  13. Pour honey mixture over baclava and let it sits until honey cools a bit.
  14. Cut through bottom layer and serve!
  15. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 509.57 Kcal (2133 kJ)
Calories from fat 286.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.88g 49%
Cholesterol 20.34mg 7%
Sodium 156mg 7%
Potassium 241.42mg 5%
Total Carbs 50.82g 17%
Sugars 29.61g 118%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g 15%
Protein 11.42g 23%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 40.2mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 443.84 Kcal (1858 kJ)
Calories from fat 249.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.76g 49%
Cholesterol 17.71mg 7%
Sodium 135.88mg 7%
Potassium 210.28mg 5%
Total Carbs 44.27g 17%
Sugars 25.79g 118%
Dietary Fiber 3.31g 15%
Protein 9.95g 23%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.9mg 12%
Calcium 35mg 4%

* 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

  • 12.1
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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