Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Brush a 9x13 inch baking dish with some melted butter. Layer 8 sheets of phyllo, brushing each sheet with butter.
• Spread half of the chopped walnuts and sprinkle half the cinnamon evenly over the phyllo layers.
• Layer 6 more sheets of phyllo on top, brushing each with butter.
• Add the remaining walnuts and cinnamon, then top with remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter.
• Cut baklava into diamond or square shapes before baking.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until golden and crisp.
• While baking, combine honey, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
• Remove baklava from oven and immediately pour syrup evenly over hot baklava. Let it soak and cool.