Melt ghee and thaw philo dough.
Use 2 heaping spoonfuls of melted vegetable ghee to grease a 11"x13"x1" metal baking sheet.
Spread out 1/2 package of philo to evenly cover pan
Filing
Grind nuts to small pieces and add in sugar
Spread out nut mixture evenly on philo
Spread out remaining 1/2 package of philo
Cut dish into squares or diamonds (or other preferred shape/size). It is important to cut into pieces before cooking
Coat dish with remaining ghee
Bake in 300 degree oven for approximately 1 hour
Syrup
Make a syrup with white sugar and water.
Heat in saucepan until mixture comes to a boil.
Remove mixture from heat and stir in fresh squeezes of juice from a lemon.
Add flavour to taste. Suggestions: rose water and/or orange blossom syrup. Cardamom or other spices may be added as well.
When dish has finished cooking, remove from oven and carefully drain any excess liquid ghee from pan.
Once drained, coat dessert with syrup.