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Correo Electrónico
Ingredientes
- Phyllo dough/ Fillo pastry - 1 package, thawed
- Butter - 1 stick, melted
- Nuts - 3~4 cups, chopped (I used almonds & walnuts)
- Ground Cinnamon - 1tsp
- For the Syrup:
- Water - ½cup
- Sugar - ½cup
- Honey - 2cups
- Lemon juice - 2tbsp
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