APPLE RUM BAKLAVA

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This is a great Baklava recipe. A friend passed this along to me. I love the combo of apples and walnuts and is a favorite recipe when it's apple picking time. If you don't want to use rum; substitute 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 tablespoons lemon rind.

Provided by Antifreesz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups chopped apples
2 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons rum
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 lb phyllo dough
1 lb butter, clarified, melted
1 cup honey

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl; mix well.
  • Trim 8 sheets phyllo dough to fit 10 x 15-inch baking pan.
  • Keep unused phyllo covered with damp cloth. Arrange in baking pan, brushing each sheet generously with melted butter.
  • Spread half the apple mixture over phyllo dough.
  • Arrange 6 trimmed buttered sheets of phyllo dough over apple mixture.
  • Spread with remaining apple mixture.
  • Top with 8 buttered sheets phyllo dough.
  • Tuck in the buttered phyllo neatly around.
  • Cut into squares or diamond using a sharp knife.
  • Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Heat honey in small saucepan.
  • Drizzle over hot baklava.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 718.6, Fat 48.9, SaturatedFat 21.5, Cholesterol 81.3, Sodium 403.2, Carbohydrate 68.4, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 43.2, Protein 7.1

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