Almond Baklava

Ingredients:

1 package (16 ounces) frozen phyllo dough, thawed
1 cup butter melted
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar
4 cups sliced almonds

Syrup: 

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract

Preparation:

In a bowl, combined the almonds, cinnamon and sugar; set aside.  Grease a 13 in X 9 in X 2 in. baking dish with some of the melted butter. Unroll phyllo dough sheets (keep phyllo dough covered with plastic wrap while assembling).
Place one sheet of phyllo in baking dish; brush with butter.  Top with a second sheet; brush with butter.  Fold short ends under to fit the dish. Sprinkle with about 1/4 cup nut mixture.  Repeat 18 times, layering two sheets, brushing with butter and sprinkling with nut mixture.  Top with remaining dough; brush with butter.  Cut into 2 in. diamonds with a sharp knife.
Bake at 350 F fro 45-55 minutes or until golden brown.  Meanwhile, in a sauce pan, combined the syrup ingredients; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.  Pour over warm baklava.  Cool on a wire rack.