Classic Baklava | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• For the Syrup
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup honey
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• Pinch ground cloves
• Pinch ground cardamom
• For the Filling
• 1 pound walnuts, or a combination of walnuts, pistachios, and almonds
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 sticks unsalted butter
• 1 pound phyllo, thawed according to package instructions