Baklava

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix together chopped nuts, cinnamon and sugar.

2. 2

   Grease an 18-inch baking pan and line with 6 layers of phyllo.

3. 3

   Cover with thin layer of nut mixture, then top with 1 layer of phyllo.

4. 4

   Repeat until all nut mixture is used.

5. 5

   Top with 6 layers of phyllo.

6. 6

   Cut into diamond-shaped pieces.

7. 7

   Place a clove bud in each diamond shape.

8. 8

   Pour melted butter over all.

9. 9

   Bake 1 1/2 to 2 hours at 300 degrees F until brown, then reduce to 250 degrees F.

10. 10

    Remove from oven and pour cool syrup over all.

11. 11

    Syrup 1 cup honey 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups water 1 cinnamon stick 2 slices lemon Boil for 25 minutes and let cool.

12. 12

    Pour COOL syrup over HOT Baklava!