PURA 
3/4 c. finely chopped walnuts
1/2 c. finely chopped blanched almonds
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
20 sheets phyllo (12 x 15 inches)
1 c. butter, melted
Cinnamon Honey Syrup (recipe follows)

Mix together nuts, sugar and spices. Brush half of a sheet of phyllo with melted butter. Add other half over and brush with butter so you have a piece of phyllo, 7 1/2 x 12 inches. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of nut mixture. Beginning at one end, roll phyllo as you would a jelly roll. Cut into halves (2 rolls, approximately 3 1/4 inches long).

Place on greased cookie sheet with smooth side of pastry up and brush with melted butter. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown. While hot, dip into warm Cinnamon Honey Syrup. Drain. Makes 40.

CINNAMON HONEY SYRUP:

1 c. sugar
2/3 c. water
1/4 c. honey
Sm. cinnamon stick
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice

Mix all ingredients together and simmer 30 minutes. Cook only until light brown.

 

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