Baklavas (Baklava)(Makes 40 Servings)  
["2 1/4 c. sugar", "2 c. water", "2 or 3 (2-inch) strips lemon peel", "6 whole cloves", "1 cinnamon stick", "1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice", "1/4 to 1/2 c. honey (optional)"]
["In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients, except lemon juice and honey.", "Bring to a boil.", "Simmer 20 minutes or until candy thermometer registers 224\u00b0.", "Add lemon juice and honey; simmer 5 minutes.", "Remove from heat; cool."]
["sugar", "water", "cloves", "cinnamon", "lemon juice", "honey"]