APPLE BAKLAVA

Apple Baklava image

Provided by Melissa Baldan

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb phyllo dough
1 c melted butter
2 lemons, juiced and zested
5 Tbsp raw honey
2 tsp cinnamon
3 c granny smith apples, chopped
2 c toasted walnuts, chopped
2 c toasted pistashios, chopped
1-1/2 c honey
1 pt water
1 lemon rind

Steps:

1. Line a sheet pan with parchment and lay down 1 sheet phyllo dough. Brush with butter and repeat for 3 more sheets. (while continuing on cover remaining sheets with wet towel to avoid them from drying up).
2. In medium sauce pan heat lemon juice, zest, 4 tablespoons honey cinnamon, apples and nuts on medium low for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool
3. Spread 1/3 of the mixture onto buttered dough. Top with 1 more phyllo dough.
4. Option 1) Roll entire sheet up and cut in thirds. Set aside (cover this with wet towel) and repeat the process 2 more times. Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes.
5. Option 1, cont.) Mix together 1-1/2 cup honey, water and lemon rind. Bring to simmer for 10 minutes, remove rind and serve in ramekin as a dipping sauce for the baklava roll.
6. Option 2) After you add the last sheet brush with butter, add 3 more sheets, brushing between sheets, add 1/3 mixture and top with a sheet...repeat 1 last time (3 layers). Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
7. Option 2 cont.) Mix together 1-1/2 cup honey, water and lemon rind. Bring to simmer for 10 minutes, remove rind and pour over baklava. Allow to rest overnight. Cut into squares.