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Apple Pie Baklava with Maple Syrup

Apple Pie Baklava with Maple Syrup

This delicious Apple Pie Baklava with Maple Syrup combines flaky phyllo dough with spiced apples and nuts, drizzled with maple syrup for a unique dessert experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 20 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Middle Eastern
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 sheets phyllo dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 cups apples peeled and diced
  • 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
 

  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

Customize with different fruits or nuts for a unique twist. Let the baklava rest for optimal flavor absorption before serving.

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