Nutty Baklava

Directions

1. 1
   Butter a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
2. 2
   Cut phyllo in half crosswise and cut each half to fit pan.
3. 3
   Discard trimmings. Cover phyllo with a slightly damp towel.
4. 4
   Layer 10 sheets of phyllo in pan, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
5. 5
   Combine nuts, coconut, brown sugar and allspice.
6. 6
   Mix well.
7. 7
   Repeat procedure twice, ending with buttered phyllo.
8. 8
   Cut into diamond shapes.
9. 9
   Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
10. 10
    Let cool completely. Combine 1 cup sugar, water and honey.
11. 11
    Bring to boil.
12. 12
    Reduce heat.
13. 13
    Simmer 5 minutes.
14. 14
    Drizzle over baklava.
15. 15
    Cover.
16. 16
    Let stand 24 hours at room temperature.
17. 17
    Yields 3 dozen.