Baklava Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°.
  2. In a blender or food processor, whirl 1/2 cup sugar with the almonds and walnuts just until finely ground (don't overprocess or mixture may turn into nut butter). Pour into a bowl and stir in remaining 1/2 cup sugar and the cinnamon.
  3. Unroll filo dough and cover with plastic wrap. Keep filo covered as you work so it doesn't dry out.
  4. Brush bottom and sides of a 9- by 13-inch baking pan with melted butter. Line pan with 1 sheet of filo (it can extend over pan sides). One at a time, layer 7 more sheets over the first, gathering each to fit into pan and lightly brushing each with butter.
  5. Sprinkle a fourth of the nut mixture over buttered filo in pan. Lay another sheet of filo on top, gathering it to fit into pan and brushing with butter. Repeat layering of nut mixture with filo sheets and butter until all nut mixture is used.
  6. Layer all but one of the remaining filo sheets on top, gathering each to fit pan and brushing with butter. Lay the last sheet flat on top and brush with butter. Trim to fit pan.
  7. With a sharp knife, cut a 2-inch diamond pattern about 1/4 inch deep. If desired, cut a small hole in the center of each diamond and insert a clove to anchor layers. Bake until top is golden and crisp and edges pull away from pan sides, 45 to 55 minutes. Set pan on a rack.
  8. Slice along cuts, almost (but not completely) to bottom. Pour spiced syrup over baklava. Let stand to absorb most of the syrup, at least 3 hours. Cut through bottom layer and serve.
  9. Spiced syrup: In a medium pan, mix 2 cups sugar, 1 cup water, 3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 cinnamon stick (about 3 in. long). Cook, uncovered, over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is reduced to about 1 3/4 cups and has the texture of light syrup, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool to lukewarm, stirring occasionally, 15 to 25 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick.
  10. Note: Nutritional analysis is per piece.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3774.24 Kcal (15802 kJ)
Calories from fat 3012.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 334.74g 515%
Cholesterol 488.05mg 163%
Sodium 90.78mg 4%
Potassium 1699.8mg 36%
Total Carbs 173.27g 58%
Sugars 126.64g 507%
Dietary Fiber 27.77g 111%
Protein 63.99g 128%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 5%
Vitamin A 2.3mg 76%
Iron 8.9mg 50%
Calcium 560mg 56%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 350.02 Kcal (1465 kJ)
Calories from fat 279.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.04g 515%
Cholesterol 45.26mg 163%
Sodium 8.42mg 4%
Potassium 157.64mg 36%
Total Carbs 16.07g 58%
Sugars 11.74g 507%
Dietary Fiber 2.58g 111%
Protein 5.93g 128%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 76%
Iron 0.8mg 50%
Calcium 51.9mg 56%

* 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

  • 102.6
    Points
  • 109
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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