Thin pastry sheets, 2 cups mixed nuts (walnuts, pistachios, almonds), 1 cup melted butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup honey, 1 tsp cinnamon
Chop nuts finely and mix with sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. This flavorful filling forms the heart of your baklava.
Brush a baking dish with butter. Layer 8 pastry sheets, brushing each with butter. Add a thin layer of the nut mixture.
Keep layering the sheets and nut mixture until finished, ending with a thicker layer of sheets on top.
Cut the layered baklava into diamond shapes. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-40 minutes until golden and crisp.
Simmer honey, sugar, and water until slightly thickened. Squeeze a few drops of lemon juice for balance. Let it cool slightly.
Pour the syrup evenly over the baked baklava. Let it soak for a few hours. Enjoy your crispy, and authentic Middle Eastern treat!