Greek Vegan Baklava with Oil-Free Option

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

phyllo pastry sheets

2 cups

walnuts (I use NOW Foods Brand) (, chopped)

2 cups

almonds (I use NOW Foods Brand) (, chopped)

1/2 cup

vegan butter (, melted (or for oil-free option see basting recipe below))

1/4 cup

coconut sugar (I use NOW Foods Brand)

2 tsp

cinnamon

1 tsp

allspice

whole cloves

1/2 cup

Aquafaba ((see note))

1 tbsp

almond butter (, room temperature and runny)

2 tsp

maple syrup (I use NOW Foods Brand) (, room temperature)

1 1/4 cups

maple syrup or agave (I use NOW Foods Brand) ((or honey if you use honey, see note))

1 1/4 cups

coconut sugar (I use NOW Foods Brand)

1 1/4 cups

water

cinnamon stick

small piece of lemon