Baklava

By Judycakes

Ingredients

• SYRUP:
• 1-1/2 pounds finely chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 packages (16 ounces each) phyllo dough
• 1 pound butter (no substitutes) melted, divided
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon or orange peel

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine walnuts, sugar, cinnamon and cloves; set aside. Brush a
15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with some of the butter. Unroll each package of phyllo sheets; trim each stack to fit into pan. Cover dough with plastic wrap and a damp cloth while assembling. Place one sheet of phyllo into pan; brush with butter. Repeat 14 times. Spread with 2 cups walnut mixture. Layer with five sheets of phyllo, brushing with butter between each. Spread with remaining walnut mixture. Top with one sheet of phyllo; brush with butter. Repeat 14 times. Cut into 2-1/2-in. squares; cut each square in half diagonally. Brush remaining butter over top. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring the syrup ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and discard peel; cool to lukewarm. Pour syrup over warm Baklava