Walnut and Fruit Baklava

Most people are familiar with this Turkish or Greek sweetmeat. Yet the baklava you can buy here, both in continental grocers and in restaurants, is often disappointing: stodgy and over-sweet, and rarely made with butter. Now that it is possible to buy ready-made filo pastry it is a dish which is well worth making at home, as the result is so much better. I like adding fruit and nuts and using a slightly sharp syrup. Baklava with yogurt is an irresistible combination. If you have any leftove