Baklava

2 c. sugar plus 2 t. sugar separated
1 1/2 c. water
juice of 1/2 lemon
2 T. honey
1 c. ground walnuts
4 t. cinnamon sugar (1 t. cinnamon plus 3 t. sugar)
1 – 16 oz. pkg. phyllo dough
1 c. unsalted butter, melted

Combine 2 c. sugar, 1 1/2 c. water, juice of 1/2 lemon and 2 T. honey in a medium saucepan on medium high heat. Boil for 10 minutes. Pour into glass measuring container and refrigerate.

Mix 1 c. ground walnuts, 2 t. cinnamon sugar and 2 t. sugar in a small bowl.

Reserve 6 sheets phyllo dough. In a 9X13 inch pyrex dish, layer 6 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with butter. Sprinkle with walnut mixture. Layer next 6 sheets of phyllo dough, also brushing with butter. Alternate layers with walnut mixture. Top with remaining 6 layers. Cut into wedges, just 3/4 of the way through. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Pour cold syrup over top. Chill overnight before serving.

Grocery List
sugar
lemon
honey
walnuts
cinnamon
phyllo dough
butter

Approximate Cost: $5.47