Simmer apricots in water and orange juice. When tender, remove from heat and cool slightly before chopping into small pieces. Combine apricots with walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves.
Brush a large baking pan with butter. Lay 8 sheets of fillo (always brush butter between each sheet). Spread 1/3 of the nut mix evenly on top. Lay another 8 sheets of fillo, and repeat process until all nut mixture is used. Lay a final layer of 15 sheets fillo on top.
Score top layer fillo into 1.5" diamonds or squares. Brush with remaining butter. Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until golden brown. Cool slightly.
Place all ingredients for syrup in a small sauce pot, bring to boil, and simmer for 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, and pour warm syrup evenly over baklava. Cool completely, cut, and serve.
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