Apple Baklava

Apple Baklava
6 Golden Delicious apple
6 Granny Smith apples
2 tb unsalted butter
6 tb sugar
1/2 ts cinnamon
Nut Mixture:
2 1/ 2 c walnuts, chopped
1/2 c sugar
1/2 ts Grated lemon peel
1/2 ts cinnamon
24 Sheets phyllo dough
1/2 c unsalted butter, melted
2 tb Plain dry bread crumbs
2 tb Honey
Apples give a distinctive twist to this traditional Greek dessert. Sauteing
 them first to let the water evaporate ensures a crisp crust. Prep time: 1
hour plus cooling Baking time: 35 to 40 minutes 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 1 1/2 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.
Makes 12 serving
Delma
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