Baklava

• 1 lb phyllo dough (thawed)
• 2 cup mixed pistachios and walnuts (finely chopped)
• 1 cup butter (melted)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¾ cup honey
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup water
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp orange blossom water

How to Make It

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix nuts with cinnamon.

2. 2

   Layer 8 sheets of buttered phyllo in a 9x13 pan. Spread a layer of nuts. Repeat with 4 sheets phyllo and nuts until nuts are used. Top with remaining phyllo sheets, each brushed with butter.

3. 3

   Cut into diamond or square shapes before baking.

4. 4

   Bake 45 minutes until golden and crispy.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, simmer sugar, water, honey, and lemon juice 10 minutes. Add orange blossom water.

6. 6

   Pour hot syrup over hot baklava. Cool completely (at least 4 hours) before serving.