Nutritional information for the following ingredients is not included. Normally this is because the ingredient is unknown, the measurement is imprecise e.g. “to taste”, or the ingredient is optional).
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. > Butter (melted): 1 cup (240g) unsalted, Butter, clarified*
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. > Nut mix:
. 2-1/2 cups (400g) mix of choice nuts: roasted Almonds or Hazelnut (filberts)...and/or raw pecans, walnuts or pistachios
. 3/4 cup (95g) confectioners' sugar
. 1 tsp. (5ml) ground cinnamon spice
. 1 tsp. (5ml) ground cardamom spice
. 1 large orange, finely zested (optional)
. pinch of sea salt
. > Pastry Phyllo layers: 14 sheets of thawed Phyllo pastry: (divided in half at the shortest side)...This will yield [8+6+6+8] half sheets required
. > Syrup:
. 1 cup (250ml) water
. 1 cup (220g) granulated sugar
. 2 tsps. (10ml) Orange Blossom water
.> Honey topping:
. 3/4 cup (175ml) mild honey
. 1 Tbsp. (15ml) lemon juice
. * Clarified Butter: if making clarified butter from scratch...bring the butter to a light boil in a small pot. Skim off the foam.
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and always consult a registered dietician or your physician before embarking on any diet plan which relies on these numbers, and for any other questions.