Method

• Make syrup by placing all ingredients in a pot and bring to boil
• Boil for 5 mins
• Cool and pour into a jug and place in fridge while you assemble and bake the baklava
• Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius
• Grab a roasting dish or a foil roasting dish approx 23 x 23 cm square
• Brush base of dish with some melted butter
• Brush each sheet of the first filo packet with butter and layer each one lining the bottom and side of the dish
• Sprinkle the filo with chopped nuts and cardamom
• Then repeat the process with the rest of the filo as before with the butter and layer on top of the chopped nuts
• Trim the sides of the pastry with a sharp knife cut across the filo to form 24 pieces
• Either square or diamond shapes
• Bake 30 mins until golden
• Pour over half the cooled syrup and after a few mins pour over the rest
• Enjoy!