Baklava

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish with some of the melted butter.
2. In a bowl, mix the chopped walnuts, pistachios, cinnamon, and cloves. Set aside.
3. Unroll the phyllo dough and cut to fit the baking dish. Cover the phyllo with a damp cloth to keep it from drying out.
4. Place one sheet of phyllo in the baking dish and brush with melted butter. Repeat until you have 8-10 layers.
5. Sprinkle a thin layer of the nut mixture (about 2-3 tablespoons) over the phyllo layers.
6. Add another 5 layers of phyllo, buttering each layer. Continue layering nuts and phyllo until both are used, ending with at least 8 sheets of phyllo on top.
7. Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
9. While the baklava is baking, prepare the syrup. In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, honey, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
10. Remove baklava from oven and immediately pour the hot syrup evenly over the baklava. Let cool completely before serving.