Ingredients

• Phyllo dough - 1 package (16 oz)
• Unsalted butter - 1 cup (melted)
• Walnuts - 2 cups (finely chopped)
• Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1 cup
• Water - 1 cup
• Honey - ½ cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 2 teaspoons

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).

2. 2.

   Combine the chopped walnuts and cinnamon in a bowl.

3. 3.

   Brush a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter.

4. 4.

   Layer 10 sheets of phyllo dough in the dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.

5. 5.

   Spread a portion of the walnut mixture over the phyllo.

6. 6.

   Add 5 more sheets of phyllo, again brushing each with butter, and spread more walnuts.

7. 7.

   Repeat the process until all walnuts are used, topping with 10 final sheets of phyllo.

8. 8.

   Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes using a sharp knife.

9. 9.

   Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until golden and crisp.

10. 10.

    While baking, combine sugar, water, honey, vanilla, and lemon juice in a saucepan.

11. 11.

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

12. 12.

    Remove baklava from oven and immediately spoon syrup over it.

13. 13.

    Allow to cool completely before serving.

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