Apple Baklava

Ingredients

Directions

Prep time: 1 hour plus cooling Baking time: 35 to 40 minutes Apples give a distinctive twist to this traditional Greek dessert.

Sauteing them first to let the water evaporate ensures a crisp crust.

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 degrees 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 servings.

Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.