Easy Baklava

We have brought this treat to family events and it is a huge hit. Enjoy!

I don't typically bake, since it requires actual measurements. :) My husband has made this recipe on many occasions. He says it is easy to make, so I am tagging it as easy. :) 

50 Minutes to Make

20 Minutes to Prep and 30 Minutes to Cook

Makes 40 Pieces

Ingredients

1 Box Phyllo Dough, thawed

1 Cup Butter, Melted

Syrup

1 Cup Sugar

1/2 Cup Water

1 tsp Lemon Juice

Filling

1 Cup Finely Chopped Walnuts

1/2 Cup Sugar

1 tsp Cinnamon

Instructions

1. Place the syrup ingredients in a pan and bring it to a boil. (sugar, water, lemon)
2. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
3. Cool the syrup.
4. Lay out the phyllo dough, cut in half and trim it to fit in a 9 x 13 pan.
5. Place half of the dough in the pan.
6. Combine the filling ingredients and spread over the phyllo dough.
7. Cover with the 2nd half of the phyllo dough.
8. Use a serrated knife to cut the phyllo dough into triangles.
9. Drizzel evenly with melted butter.
10. Bake at 350 Degrees for approximately 30 minutes, until golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven & pour the cooled syrup over the hot baklava.