Apricot Pistachio Baklava Cigars
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Apricot Pistachio Baklava Cigars

Apricot Pistachio Baklava Cigars

Baklava takes a new form in this recipe, using Pillsbury's Best™ Puff Pastry Squares with sweet apricot and pistachio flavors.

Servings: 28 servings (1 serving = 2 pieces)
Prep
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
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
1 Tbsp
Cardamom, ground
1/8 tsp
Apricot Syrup
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Apricot preserves
3 oz
1/3 cup
Water, hot approx. 120°F
1 oz
2 Tbsp
Prep
  1. Thaw puff pastry squares covered, either at room temp. 15-30 minutes until flexible, or refrigerate overnight.
Filling
  1. Add pistachios, apricots, sugar, butter, orange zest and cardamom in bowl of food processor.
  2. Pulse until finely chopped; transfer to bowl and set aside until assembly.
Apricot Syrup
  1. Add apricot preserves and hot water either in pan on stovetop or in microwavable bowl.
  2. Heat and stir until well combined; set aside to cool.
Assembly
  1. Dock puff pastry; brush with water and cut each square in half.
  2. Deposit 2 Tbsp (0.5 oz) filling into middle of each pastry half; spread evenly, 1/4-inch from edges.
  3. Bring long side edges of dough into center and pinch seam together (leave each end open to form long tube); flatten seam.
  4. 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
  1. Brush apricot glaze over baklava cigars while hot.
  2. Use serrated knife to slice each in half; plate both pieces and serve.

  • Tip: Top with additional chopped pistachios (1/2 tsp) for visual appeal, if desired. Note, nutrition information may change.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
2 pieces
Calories
200
Calories from Fat
130
% Daily Value
Total Fat
14g
22%
Saturated Fat
6g
30%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
80mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
16g
5%
Dietary Fiber
1g
7%
Sugars
5g
Protein
3g
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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