Baklava with Honey Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 package Phyllo dough
• 1 lb Walnuts
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1 cup Water
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter the bottom and sides of a 9x13 inch baking pan.

2. 2

   Toss the walnuts with cinnamon in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.

3. 3

   Unroll the phyllo dough. Cut the whole stack to fit the pan. Cover with a damp cloth to prevent drying.

4. 4

   Place two sheets of phyllo in the pan, butter thoroughly. Repeat until you have 8 sheets layered.

5. 5

   Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of the nut mixture over the top. Layer two more sheets of phyllo, butter, and nuts. Repeat until all nuts are used.

6. 6

   The top layer should be about 6-8 sheets deep. Using a sharp knife, cut into diamonds or squares all the way to the bottom.

7. 7

   Bake for 50 minutes until golden brown and crisp.

8. 8

   While baklava bakes, make the syrup: Boil water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add honey and lemon juice. Simmer for 20 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove baklava from oven and immediately pour the cooled syrup over the hot pastry. Let sit for at least 4 hours before serving.