INGREDIENTS
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Baklava
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12 dried calamyra figs, diced 1/4-inch
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1/2 cup dark rum
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1 1/2 cups toasted walnut pieces, chopped
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1 1/2 cups toasted unblanched almonds, chopped
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1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (3 sticks)
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4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, diced 1/4-inch
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1/3 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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2 teaspoons ground cardamom
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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Two (1 pound) boxes phyllo dough (about 48 sheets)
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Syrup
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup honey (preferably orange blossom), plus more for drizzling
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1/2 cup water
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Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)