Baklava

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Butter a 15 x 10 x 1 1/2-inch jelly roll pan.
3. 3
   In a large bowl combine walnuts, 1 1/2 cups sugar and cinnamon.
4. 4
   Lay 1 sheet phyllo in pan; brush with butter.
5. 5
   Repeat until 1/2 of phyllo is used.
6. 6
   Sprinkle with walnut mixture. Repeat phyllo layers with butter.
7. 7
   Using a sharp knife, cut halfway through layers of phyllo.
8. 8
   Bake in oven 1 1/4 hours or until deep golden brown.
9. 9
   Meanwhile, in a medium-size saucepan, heat water and 1 1/2 cups sugar over medium heat to boiling, stirring frequently.
10. 10
    Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
11. 11
    Stir in lemon juice.
12. 12
    Remove from heat.
13. 13
    Cool.
14. 14
    Spoon over Baklava.
15. 15
    Let stand 4 hours before cutting.