Egyptian Baklava with Nuts and Orange-Blossom Syrup

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Boil sugar, water, and lemon for 8 minutes; add orange-blossom water and cool completely.

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1 pound phyllo dough

2 cups chopped walnuts, almonds, or pistachios

1 cup clarified butter, melted

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 cup water

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon orange-blossom water

Use sugar syrup rather than relying on honey alone.

Hot pastry and cool syrup preserve crisp layers.

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