Description
A delicious dessert featuring layers of phyllo dough, spiced apples, and walnuts topped with syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups thinly sliced apples (such as Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 package (16 oz) phyllo dough, thawed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing between layers)
- 1 cup maple syrup (for drizzling over the baklava)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla. Set this mixture aside to let the flavors meld.
- Lay out your phyllo dough sheets and cover them with a damp cloth to prevent drying out. Brush a 9×13 inch baking dish with melted butter before arranging the phyllo sheets.
- Place one sheet of phyllo dough in the baking dish, brushing it with melted butter. Repeat this for about 5-6 layers, brushing each sheet afterwards.
- Layer half of the apple mixture on top of the stacked phyllo, and if using walnuts, sprinkle half of them over the apples.
- Repeat the phyllo layering process with another 5-6 sheets of dough, again brushing each layer with melted butter.
- Top with the remaining apples and walnuts, followed by another layer of phyllo sheets brushed with butter.
- Finish off with 5-6 layers of phyllo on top.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the baklava is baking, combine the maple syrup and a tablespoon of water in a small saucepan. Heat until it begins to simmer, then remove it from heat.
- Once the baklava is out of the oven, immediately pour the syrup over the hot baklava. Allow it to cool before serving.
Notes
- Omit walnuts for a nut-free version.
- To ensure phyllo doesn’t dry out, keep covered while layering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg