Grind the nuts in the food processor. Empty into a mixing bowl.

Add the sugar and spices to the nuts and mix well to combine. Set aside.

Organize all the ingredients; combine the margarine/butter, oil and water in a measuring cup. Set aside with a pastry brush. Remove filo dough from the box and open package. Cover with a damp (not wet) dish cloth. I use a full sized sheet pan in my catering kitchen. You may use a jelly roll or 1/2 sheet pan. If the filo is too large for the pan, it can be trimmed later. No worries. Line pan with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350'.

For the bottom, lay one sheet of filo into the pan. LIGHTLY brush with the margarine mix. Repeat to a stack of 5 layers. Sprinkle 1 cup of ground nut mixture onto top.

With your hands, lightly spread the nuts evenly over the filo dough. Repeat using three layers of dough alternating with the nuts.

When you have about 10 sheets of filo left, you should have used up all the nuts. So, when you have used about 1/2 of the 2nd pound of filo, pace yourself. You'll want to end by brushing the last 10 layers of filo without any nuts between them.

Note: When I dip the pastry brush into the margarine mix, I don't have it dripping wet. Also, when you go to brush it on the filo, start the brush in different areas of the surface. This will eliminate the tendency to have one area that is more saturated than the rest of the stack.

With a sharp knife, and a ruler if you don't have a good eye, score about 3/4 of the way through the stack. I start by trimming the edge but it is optional. Form 2" x 2" squares and then cut diagonals to from triangles. Bake for about 30 minutes until light golden brown.

While the baklava bakes, make the syrup. Put the sugar and water into a small sauce pan. Add the lemon peel and 3/4 cup of the honey. Over a medium heat, slowly bring to a boil. Swirl the mixture to dissolve the sugar. When it comes to a boil, remove from the heat and add lemon juice and remaining honey. Set aside.

Pour the syrup evenly over the baklava.

Cut all the way through the baklava.

Trim the edges away from the main stack (if you are trying to make really clean and neat baklava). Let the baklava sit at room temperature for a few hours before serving. Baklava stores well in an airtight container for up to a week. Otherwise, wrap well and freeze.

Note: Unbaked baklava freezes very well. Score and wrap well. Remove from the freezer and put into the oven. Make the syrup while the baklava bakes.

And that is how you make Kosher Baklava!