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Apple Pie Baklava with Maple Syrup

Apple Pie Baklava with Maple Syrup

Delight in this Apple Pie Baklava with Maple Syrup, a fusion of baklava and apple pie that will impress everyone.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough and Filling
  • 16 sheets phyllo dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 cups apples peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups walnuts or pecans chopped
  • 1 cup maple syrup

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Peel, core, and dice apples. Toss with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract.
  2. Finely chop the nuts and mix with a bit of cinnamon.
  3. Brush a 9×13 baking dish with melted butter. Lay and butter 8–10 phyllo sheets.
  4. Add a layer of the apple and nut mixture.
  5. Continue layering 3–4 phyllo sheets with butter and alternating fillings. Finish with 8–10 phyllo layers.
  6. Cut the unbaked baklava into diamond or square shapes.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–50 minutes until golden and crisp.
  8. Warm maple syrup slightly. Pour over hot baklava as soon as it comes out of the oven.
  9. Let it sit for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize the nuts and spices to your preference. Letting the baklava rest helps the flavors meld beautifully.

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