Make the syrup:

• In a saucepan over medium heat mix in sugar, water vanilla extract and lemon juice.
• Wait for the mixture to boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Let it cool down completely.
• Grease a 9 or 10 inch pie dish or rounded baking dish
• In a large bowl mix all the ingredients well together
• Wet your hands with a little water and spread the mixture into the baking dish
• Sprinkle top with nuts is using
• Bake in a 350F preheated oven for almost 45 minutes or until golden brown.
• When it is done, take the baseman out and pour cooled syrup over, let it soak the syrup before serving.