Apricot Pistachio Baklava Cigars
- Ingredients:9
- Servings:28
- Calories per serving:200
Apricot Pistachio Baklava Cigars
- Ingredients:9
- Servings:28
- Calories per serving:200
Baklava takes a new form in this recipe, using Pillsbury's Best™ Puff Pastry Squares with sweet apricot and pistachio flavors.
Ingredient
Prep
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury's Best™ Puff Pastry Dough Squares (05125) | 1 lb 12.00 oz | 14 each |
Filling
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Pistachios, shelled, whole, unsalted | 8 oz | 2 cups |
| Dried apricots | 4 oz | 1 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 1 oz | 2 Tbsp |
| Butter, unsalted, melted | 1 oz | 2 Tbsp |
| Orange zest | ---Value Not Available | 1 Tbsp |
| Cardamom, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1/8 tsp |
Apricot Syrup
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Apricot preserves | 3 oz | 1/3 cup |
| Water, hot approx. 120°F | 1 oz | 2 Tbsp |
Instructions
- Prep
- Thaw puff pastry squares covered, either at room temp. 15-30 minutes until flexible, or refrigerate overnight.
- Filling
Add pistachios, apricots, sugar, butter, orange zest and cardamom in bowl of food processor.
Pulse until finely chopped; transfer to bowl and set aside until assembly.
- Apricot Syrup
Add apricot preserves and hot water either in pan on stovetop or in microwavable bowl.
Heat and stir until well combined; set aside to cool.
- Assembly
Dock puff pastry; brush with water and cut each square in half.
Deposit 2 Tbsp (0.5 oz) filling into middle of each pastry half; spread evenly, 1/4-inch from edges.
Bring long side edges of dough into center and pinch seam together (leave each end open to form long tube); flatten seam.
Place seam-side down on paper-lined sheet pan and bake as directed below.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
350°F |
22-24 minutes |
Standard Oven |
400°F |
24-26 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 11 minutes of baking.
- Finishing
Brush apricot glaze over baklava cigars while hot.
Use serrated knife to slice each in half; plate both pieces and serve.
Recipe Tips
- Tip: Top with additional chopped pistachios (1/2 tsp) for visual appeal, if desired. Note, nutrition information may change.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories200
- Total Fat14g
- Protein3g
- Total Carbohydrate16g
- Sugars5g
Servings: 28
Serving Size: 2 pieces
Amount Per Serving Calories : 200
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 7% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 5g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 3g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 0,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 1,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat ½,
- Fat 2,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 1oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice1
