Instructions

1. 1
   Combine nuts, cinnamon, cloves, and sugar. Melt butter in a saucepan.
2. 2
   Use a pastry brush to brush inside of a 14 x 10.5-inch (36 x 27 cm) pan with melted butter.
3. 3
   Line bottom of pan with one piece of Phyllo dough. Fold under excess Phyllo.
4. 4
   Alternate sides with each piece of Phyllo, brushing the top of each layer with melted butter.
5. 5
   Repeat 5 times, making 5 layers.
6. 6
   On the 6th sheet, sprinkle evenly with nut mixture.
7. 7
   Continue until all nut mixture is used and last 6 buttered sheets of Phyllo form top crust.
8. 8
   Use a sharp knife to cut into diamond shapes.
9. 9
   Bake at 300 °F (150 °C) for about 1 ½ hours or until lightly brown.
10. 10
    Combine syrup ingredients. Boil syrup for about 10 minutes and then allow to cool.
11. 11
    Pour cooled syrup over hot pastry. Enjoy!