Glace' Baklava

Directions

1. 1
   Beat eggs until light.
2. 2
   Fold in almonds and sugar.
3. 3
   Stir in fruit.
4. 4
   Take 2 sheets of phyllo pastry, brush one at a time with melted butter, and place one on top of the other.
5. 5
   On the long end of the phyllo sheet spread some of the fruit-and-nut mixture in a band about 1 inch wide.
6. 6
   Fold in ends and roll like a jelly-roll.
7. 7
   Place on a cooky sheet and brush top with melted butter.
8. 8
   Make diagonal slits along the whole length, about 1 1/2 inches apart, being careful not to cut all the way through.
9. 9
   Continue making the rolls until all nut mixture is used.
10. 10
    Bake in a preheated 350F (180C) oven for about 1 1/2 hours or until golden brown.
11. 11
    Cut pieces through entire roll.
12. 12
    Dip hot baklava pieces in cold syrup and drain well.
13. 13
    Syrup: In a saucepan, combine all ingredients.
14. 14
    Bring to a boil and boil for 20 minutes.
15. 15
    Cool.
16. 16
    Note: Sprinkle with chopped pistachio nuts if desired.