Apple Baklava

== Description ==
Apples give a distinctive twist to this traditional Greek dessert. Sautéing them first to let the water evaporate ensures a crisp crust.
* Contributed by Delma at World Recipes Y-Group
* Prep time: 1 hour plus cooling
* Baking time: 35 to 40 minutes
* Makes 12 serving
== Ingredients ==
* 6 Golden Delicious apple
* 6 Granny Smith apples
* 2 tbsp unsalted butter
* 6 tbsp sugar
* ½ tsp cinnamon
=== Nut mixture ===
* 2½ cups walnuts, chopped
* ½ cup sugar
* ½ tsp grated lemon peel
* ½ tsp cinnamon
* 24 sheets phyllo dough
* ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
* 2 tbsp plain dry bread crumbs
* 2 tbsp honey
== Directions ==
=== Apple layer ===
# Peel and slice apples.
# Melt butter in dutch oven over high heat.
# Add apples, sugar and cinnamon; cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender and juices are evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes.
# Cool.
=== Nut mixture ===
# Combine all ingredients in small bowl.
# Preheat oven to 400°F.
# Trim phyllo sheets to 13x9-inch rectangles; cover with plastic wrap.
# Brush 13x9-inch metal baking pan with butter.
# Place 1 phyllo sheet in pan and brush with some of the melted butter (keep remaining phyllo covered).
# Layer 5 more phyllo sheets on top, brushing each with butter.
# Spread 2 cups nut mixture on top and repeat layering with 6 more phyllo sheets and butter.
# Spread apple mixture on top; repeat layering with 6 more phyllo sheets and butter.
# Sprinkle remaining nut mixture on top; sprinkle with bread crumbs and layer with the 6 remaining phyllo sheets and butter.
# With sharp knife, cut lengthwise through pastry and filling into 1½ inch-wide strips, then cut diagonally at 2-inch intervals to make diamonds.
# Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until golden.
# Drizzle honey on top and bake 5 minutes more.
# Cool in pan on wire rack.
# Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped or ice cream.
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Category:Pastry Recipes
Category:Apple Recipes