Walnut and Pistachio Baklava Recipe

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Walnut and Pistachio Baklava
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  1. For syrup: Combine all ingredients and 1 cup water in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium and boil until syrup is reduced to generous 2 cups, about 15 minutes. Transfer to bowl and cool completely. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  2. For baklava: Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 350°F. Spread walnuts on large rimmed baking sheet. Spread pistachios on another large rimmed baking sheet. Place nuts in oven and toast 5 minutes. Cool nuts. Transfer nuts to processor. Add 3/4 cup sugar, lemon peel, and ground cinnamon. Using on/off turns, blend until nuts are ground to medium-fine texture. Transfer nut mixture to large bowl; mix in dried apples.
  3. Place phyllo sheet stack on work surface; cover with sheet of plastic wrap, then damp kitchen towel. Brush 13 x 9 x 2-inch metal baking pan with some melted butter. Arrange 1 phyllo sheet in pan with half of phyllo sheet hanging over 1 long side. Brush phyllo in pan with some melted butter. Fold overhang over to make two 12 x 8 1/2-inch layers. Brush with some melted butter. Repeat stacking and buttering with 4 more phyllo sheets, making 10 layers total. Spread 1/3 of nut mixture (generous 2 cups) over phyllo in pan to within 1/2 inch of edge. Repeat layering 2 more times with 5 phyllo sheets and 1/3 of remaining nut mixture each time. Top with 5 more folded phyllo sheets. Using sharp knife, cut through top phyllo layers lengthwise (do not cut through to bottom of pan) to make 4 strips, then cut phyllo crosswise to make 16 rectangles. Bake until phyllo is golden, about 45 minutes.
  4. Gradually spoon cold syrup over hot baklava. Cool to room temperature. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature.
  5. Cut each baklava rectangle crosswise in half for total of 32 pieces. Transfer baklava to platter and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 228.54 Kcal (957 kJ)
Calories from fat 137.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.23g 23%
Cholesterol 11.39mg 4%
Sodium 2.58mg 0%
Potassium 182.09mg 4%
Total Carbs 21.41g 7%
Sugars 17.75g 71%
Dietary Fiber 2.03g 8%
Protein 4.72g 9%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 21.5mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 491.19 Kcal (2057 kJ)
Calories from fat 294.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.73g 23%
Cholesterol 24.48mg 4%
Sodium 5.55mg 0%
Potassium 391.35mg 4%
Total Carbs 46.01g 7%
Sugars 38.15g 71%
Dietary Fiber 4.37g 8%
Protein 10.14g 9%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.7mg 4%
Calcium 46.2mg 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

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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