Baklava I

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This is very simple and so good.

Submitted by ESHEEN
Updated on July 14, 2022
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
1 9x13-inch pan
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • 1 pound walnuts

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough

  • 5 tablespoons margarine

  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 3 ½ cups white sugar

  • 2 cups water

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

  2. Cut phyllo dough to size of pan, and place half the sheets in the bottom of the pan. Grind walnuts with 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon in food processor or blender. Spread ground walnut mixture evenly over phyllo. lace remaining phyllo sheets on top of walnut mixture.

  3. Melt margarine with oil in small saucepan over low heat or in microwave. Brush over top layer of phyllo. Cut top layers of phyllo into diamond shapes with a sharp knife.

  4. Bake in preheated oven on center rack until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

  5. While baklava is baking, make the syrup: Combine 3 1/2 cups sugar, water and lemon juice in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Let cool slightly.

  6. Remove baklava from oven and pour syrup over hot pastry. Cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

236 Calories
12g Fat
31g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 236
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Sodium 78mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 68mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.