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Pistachio Baklava
This pistachio baklava is the epitome of pastry perfection; imagine layers upon layers of buttery phyllo dough, generously filled with a fragrant blend of finely chopped pistachios, sugar, and warm spices.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 25
Calories: 284 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Turkish
Ingredients
For the Baklava
- 1 pound pistachios chopped
- 1 pound phyllo dough
- 1 cup butter melted
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
- ⅓ teaspoon cloves ground
For the Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Finely ground pistachios for garnish optional
Instructions
- Lightly grease a cookie sheet and set the oven to 350°F
- Thaw the phyllo dough according to manufacturer's directions (this may take overnight). When thawed, roll out the dough. Cover with a damp towel to keep it from drying out.
- Pulse the pistachios in a food processor together with sugar, cinnamon and cloves until fine crumbs. In a separate bowl, melt the butter in the microwave.
- Place a sheet of phyllo dough into the pan. Using a pastry brush, brush the phyllo sheet with melted butter. Repeat 7 more times until it is 8 sheets thick, each sheet being brushed with the butter.
- Spoon on a thin layer of the pistachio mixture. Cover with two more sheets of phyllo, brushing each one with butter. Continue to repeat the nut mixture and two buttered sheets of phyllo until the nut mixture is all used up. The top layer should be 8 phyllo sheets thick, each sheet being individually buttered.
- Cut into equal sized squares using a sharp knife.
- Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes or until lightly golden brown, and edges appear slightly crisp.
- While baking, make the syrup. Combine the cinnamon stick, sugar, lemon juice, honey, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium low heat and let simmer for 7 minutes and slightly thickened. Remove the cinnamon stick and allow to cool.
- Spoon the cooled syrup over the hot baklava and let cool for at least 4 hours. Garnish with some finely crushed pistachios of desired.
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Notes
- Recipe adapted from simplyrecipes.com
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
90mg
(4%)
Potassium
208mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
303IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 25Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 90mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 208mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 303IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.