Algerian Baklava

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1. 1Step 1: Combine walnuts, pistachio nut, sugar, cinnamon and cloves.
2. 2Step 2: Brush 12" x 16" baking pan with butter.
3. 3Step 3: Overlap 8 sheets on bottom of pan, buttering each sheet as you place in the pan, covering the bottom. Sprinkle with 1/3 of walnut mixture.
4. 4Step 4: Overlap 8 more buttered fillo sheets on top. Spread 1/3 additional walnut mixture over the fillo. Overlap with another 8 buttered fillo sheets and the remaining walnuts.
5. 5Step 5: Finish baklava by overlapping the remaining 16 sheets, buttering the sheets as you fit them in the pan.
6. 6Step 6: With a sharp knife, score fillo into 1 1/2" diamonds or squares. Brush with remaining butter. Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until golden brown.
7. 7Step 7: Cool slightly and pour warm syrup (recipe below) evenly over baklava.
8. 8Step 8: Cool completely, cut and serve.
9. 9Step 9: Syrup: Bring all ingredients to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and cool slightly.