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Baklava is a delightful Middle Eastern dessert that will have your taste buds doing a happy dance! This indulgent treat combines scrumptious layers of flaky phyllo dough with a deliciously crunchy nut filling, all drenched in a luscious honey syrup. It's the perfect balance of sweet and nutty, and even though it takes a bit of effort, the results are truly worth it. Impress your family and friends with this stunning dessert that is sure to make any occasion special.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
In a bowl, mix the chopped nuts with sugar and cinnamon.
Unroll the phyllo dough and cut it to fit inside your baking dish. Cover with a damp cloth to keep it from drying out.
Place two sheets of phyllo dough in the dish and brush generously with melted butter. Repeat this step until you have 8 sheets layered.
Spread a portion of the nut mixture evenly over the phyllo dough. Cover with 2 more sheets of dough, butter them, and repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used. Top with about 6-8 layers of buttered phyllo.
Using a sharp knife, cut the unbaked baklava into diamond or square shapes as desired.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
While the baklava is baking, combine water, sugar, honey, lemon juice, and cloves in a saucepan. Boil over medium heat, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
Remove the baklava from the oven and immediately spoon the syrup over it, covering all areas generously. The baklava will sizzle as you pour the syrup over it.
Let the baklava cool completely before serving, allowing the syrup to soak in. Best if left to set overnight.
