½ lbs. - Honey Roasted Cashews ( chopped )
2 Tsp. - Ground Cinnamon
1 16oz. box - Phyllo Dough ( thawed )
1 Stick - Melted Butter
1 C. - Sugar
1 C. - Water
½ C. - Honey
1 ½ Tsp. - Vanilla
1 Tsp. - Lemon Zest
Toss together the cinnamon and chopped nuts in a bowl. Unroll the phyllo and cover with a damp paper towel to keep it from drying out. In a buttered 13x9 baking pan place 2 sheets of phyllo down, brush generously with butter. Sprinkle 3 Tbs. Of the nut mix over the top of the phyllo, repeat layers until all of the nuts have been used. On top of the last layer of nuts place 6 sheets of phyllo and generously brush with butter. Using a sharp knife cut the Baklava ( all the way to the bottom ) into 4 long rows, then cut across width way to make the size bar you would like. In a preheated 350 degree oven cook the Baklava for 50 minutes, or until golden and crisp. While the Baklava is baking, combine sugar & water in a small sauce pan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir in the honey, vanilla and lemon zest, reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes. When the Baklava is done remove from the oven and immediately spoon the syrup over the entire dessert Let cool completely before serving.