Directions:
- Combine all syrup ingredients in medium saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium or medium-low; gently boil 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Cool.
- (Syrup will thicken as it cools.) Place half of the pistachios in food processor; process until finely chopped.
- Repeat with remaining pistachios.
- In medium bowl, combine all filling ingredients.
- Heat butter in microwave-safe measuring cup in microwave on high 40 to 60 seconds or until melted; skim and discard foam off top.
- Pour clear butter into small cup; discard remaining milky substance at bottom.
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Butter 13x9-inch baking pan.
- Unroll phyllo onto cutting board; cut to 13x9 inches.
- Discard excess phyllo, or reserve for another use.
- Cover phyllo with large dry towel.
- Lay 1 phyllo sheet in bottom of pan; brush with butter.
- Repeat, using 12 phyllo sheets.
- Evenly sprinkle filling over phyllo.
- Top with remaining 12 phyllo sheets, brushing each layer with butter.
- Cut baklava crosswise into 1 1/2-inch strips, cutting all the way to bottom.
- Cut diagonally to create diamond shapes, or cut into squares.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until slightly puffed and light golden brown.
- Place on wire rack; immediately pour cooled syrup over baklava.
- Cool completely.
- TIP*Look for shelled pistachios that are not roasted and salted; they will have a brighter green color.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 114.72 Kcal (480 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 64.39 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 7.15g | 11% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 10.85mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 49.74mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 66.43mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 11.44g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 4.88g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.76g | 3% | |
| Protein | 1.86g | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 8.6mg | 1% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 399.17 Kcal (1671 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 224.03 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 24.89g | 11% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 37.74mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 173.08mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 231.14mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 39.82g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 16.97g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.64g | 3% | |
| Protein | 6.46g | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 29.8mg | 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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