Instructions: For syrup: Boil sugar, water, lemon juice, cloves and orange until 3 1/2 cups liquid remain, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.

For filling: Mix almonds, walnuts, cinnamon, brandy and chocolate chips.

Melt butter and brush over sides and bottom of 17- by 12 inch jellyroll pan.

Thaw phyllo and unroll. Set aside 10 sheets for top layer. Place 6 to 8 sheets in pan, brushing each layer with butter. Sprinkle with 1/2 of filling.

Cover with 3 sheets phyllo, brushing each with butter. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 of filling. Top with reserved 10 sheets, brushing each with butter.

Cut through baklava nearly to pan with sharp knife to make 48 diamond shapes.

Bake at 350 degrees 45 minutes. Remove from oven and pour syrup over while still hot.

Makes 48 pieces.

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