Description

This Greek dessert isn't difficult to make but is a bit time consuming. But it is worth every minute making it. It is so delicious, you will be glad that you did.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. phyllo pastry, thawed
• 1 c. butter, melted
• 3⁄4 c. sugar, divided
• 1 t. ground cinnamon
• 2 c. chopped walnuts
• 1⁄2 c. water
• 3 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1⁄4 c. honey

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Layer half of the phyllo sheets, 1 sheet at a time, in a greased 11x7x2 baking pan; brush each sheet evenly with butter; fold ends over if necessary to fit into pan.
3. Set aside unused sheets covered with plastic wrap while assembling baklava, to prevent drying.