Baklava Fingers (Baklawa Fingers)

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1. 1Step 1: Begin by making the simple syrup so it has time to fully cool. Combine sugar, water and lemon juice over high heat until boiling. Mix and let simmer for 7 minutes. Turn off heat and add the rose water and orange blossom water.
2. 2Step 2: Preheat the oven to 375 F. Melt the butter and set it aside.
3. 3Step 3: Using a food processor, finely chop your walnuts. Add a 1/4 cup of the cooled rose-water simple syrup, and one tablespoon of orange blossom water to the walnuts and mix to combine.
4. 4Step 4: Unroll the phyllo, and remove two sheets. Cover remaining sheets with damp towel to prevent drying. Add a thin line of the walnut mixture to the phyllo dough, leaving about 2 inches on the bottom. Roll it up tightly and place it on a parchment paper-lined baking tray.
5. 5Step 5: Continue rolling the baklawa you finish the phyllo dough and walnut mixture. There should be around 10 rolls. Evenly pour the melted butter all over the baklawa.
6. 6Step 6: Bake at 375 F for about 20 minutes until crispy and golden brown. Top it with cooled rose-water simple syrup and decorate with the crushed pistachios.
7. 7Step 7: Slice and serve!