Baklava

Directions

1. 1
   Stir together walnuts, sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside. Brush bottom of a 15 x 10 x 1-inch dish with melted butter. Unfold phyllo.
2. 2
   Brush each phyllo sheet with butter before placing in pan.
3. 3
   Layer 1/4 of the sheets in pan (sheets will extend up the sides of the pan).
4. 4
   Sprinkle with 1/3 walnut filling mixture. Repeat layer of phyllo and walnut mixture 2 more times. Layer remaining phyllo sheets in pan, brushing each with butter first. Drizzle leftover butter over top.
5. 5
   Using sharp knife, cut through all layers to make diamond shaped pieces. Bake 45 minutes at 325°. In medium pan, bring sugar, honey, lemon juice, peel, cinnamon and water to a boil.
6. 6
   Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
7. 7
   Pour over warm, cooked baklava and cool in pan.