Baklava

1 lb. filo dough
4 C finely chopped walnuts
1 C finely chopped almonds
1 C sugar
2 t cinnamon
1 C veg oil

Preparation: In a 11x17” pan, spread some oil over pan and put 5 filo leaves in each corner of pan and then 10 leaves in the bottom of the pan. Then layer ¼ nut mixture and place another 10 leaves on top of that. Press down. Repeat process until all of the nuts are used and filo leaves are topping all. Fold over sides. Cut into diamonds. Pour oil over top of all then set while over preheats to 325º for 1 hour.

While cooking prepare syrup:
2 ½ C sugar
2 C water
8 whole cloves
5 cinnamon sticks
Bring to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer 45 min. until thick. Remove from heat and add:
¾ C honey
2 T lemon juice
Set aside, remove cloves and cinnamon sticks. Pour 2 C warm syrup over hot baklava. 1 hour later pour the rest over all. Place pan in cool place, tightly covered, and let sit one day for flavor.