Apple Baklava

Baklava is a popular dessert in many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries, and each region has its own variation of the recipe.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Apple Baklava

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Middle Eastern Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 12 sheet Phyllo dough
• 4 medium Apples
• 1 cup Walnuts
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Honey

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Peel and slice the apples.
3. In a bowl, mix together the walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon.
4. Melt the butter.
5. Layer half of the phyllo dough sheets in a baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
6. Spread half of the walnut mixture on top of the phyllo dough.
7. Layer the sliced apples on top of the walnut mixture.
8. Repeat steps 5-7 with the remaining phyllo dough, melted butter, walnut mixture, and sliced apples.
9. Drizzle honey over the top layer.
10. Cut the baklava into squares or diamonds.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
12. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 18g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.