Turkish Pistachio Baklava

    Turkish Pistachio Baklava

    Dozens of layers of buttery phyllo pastry filled with crushed pistachios and honey syrup.

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    90 minsHard8 servings

    Nutrition per serving

    610

    Calories

    9g

    Protein

    65g

    Carbs

    38g

    Fat

    Ingredients

    • 1 lbPhyllo dough
    • 1 cupClarified butter
    • 2 cupsShelled pistachios
    • 1/2 cupHoney
    • 1 tspLemon juice

    Instructions

    1. 1

      Finely chop pistachios in a food processor.

    2. 2

      Layer 10 sheets of phyllo in a pan, brushing each with butter.

    3. 3

      Sprinkle a layer of pistachios and repeat layers until all ingredients are used.

    4. 4

      Cut into diamonds and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes.

    5. 5

      Boil honey, sugar, and lemon juice to make a syrup.

    6. 6

      Pour cold syrup over the hot baklava and let soak for 4 hours.

    Nutrition Facts

    Servings 8Serving Size 1

    Amount Per Serving

    Calories610

    % Daily Value *

    Total Fat 38g49%
    Saturated Fat 17.1g86%
    Trans Fat 0g
    Cholesterol 25mg8%
    Sodium 310mg13%
    Total Carbohydrate 65g24%
    Dietary Fiber 5g18%
    Sugars 22.8g
    Protein 9g18%
    Vitamin A 500 IUVitamin C 28 mgCalcium 45 mgIron 1.2 mg

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

    💡 Tips for Turkish Pistachio Baklava

    • • Bring dairy ingredients to room temperature before mixing for a smoother texture.
    • • Roll citrus on the counter before juicing to get more juice out.

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