Baklava Bites

• 1½ cups walnuts, chopped
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 packages (15 count, each) Athens® Mini Fillo Shells Syrup
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup water
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

In a food processor, add walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves and pulse to combine. Spoon 1 tablespoon of nut mixture into each shell filling 30 mini shells. Bake in preheated 350°F oven for about 10 minutes. In a small saucepan over medium heat combine the water, sugar honey and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Cool slightly and pour a teaspoon of warm syrup over each shell. Refrigerate filled shells for 4 to 5 hours, then thaw shells for 15 minutes before serving.

*Desserts can be frozen and then thawed for future use.