Ingredients

Instructions

  1. For syrup: Cook all ingredients in saucepan over low heat, swirling pan occasionally, until sugar dissolves, then boil 15 minutes.
  2. Cool completely; strain.
  3. For filling: Combine walnuts, cinnamon and cloves.
  4. Blend in 1 cup syrup and whites (mixture should not be too stiff; add up to ¼ cup additional syrup, if necessary.).
  5. To assemble: Preheat oven to 350°F.
  6. Cut phyllo into 5 x 8 inch strips.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and a damp towel until ready to use.
  8. Take a strip and brush it lightly with melted butter.
  9. Spread 1 heaping teaspoon of filling along narrow edge.
  10. Fold in sides ½ inch toward center; brush sides lightly with butter; roll up tightly.
  11. Repeat with remaining strips.
  12. Arrange seam side down on baking sheet.
  13. Brush with remaining butter.
  14. (They can be frozen at this point � increase baking time to 30-35 minutes if baking them frozen).
  15. Bake until golden and crisp, 20-25 minutes.
  16. Cool completely.
  17. Dust lightly with powdered sugar.