GETTING READY

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F.

2. Grease a 9x13 baking pan with butter and set aside.

MAKING

3. In a bowl, combine pecan, cinnamon and sugar. Mix well and set aside.

4. Take two pieces of phyllo dough and place them at the bottom of the baking dish. Brush melted butter over top of the sheet and repeat the process two more times. (total of 6 phyllo dough sheets) 

5. Sprinkle 1/4 of the pecan mixture over top of the phyllo dough. Then place 2 sheets of phyllo dough on top of the pecan mixture and brush melted butter. Sprinkle pecans and repeat the process 3 more times. 

6. After placing the remaining pecans, finish with two pieces of phyllo dough. Brush melted butter over top and repeat the process two more times as in the bottom. (total of 6 phyllo dough sheets)

7. Using a sharp knife gently cut the baklava diagonally into diamond shape. 

8. Pop in oven and bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.

For Syrup:

9. In a saucepan, combine sugar, honey, vanilla extract and water. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and stir occasionally. 

FINALIZING

10. Once baklava is done baking pour the syrup over top. Allow the syrup to soak into the dough for several hours.

SERVING

11. Serve and enjoy with a warm cup of tea!