Description
A cozy fusion of crisp phyllo layers filled with spiced apples, crunchy nuts, and soaked in warm maple syrup. A delicious blend of baklava and apple pie.
Ingredients
1 package phyllo dough, thawed (16 oz)
3 medium apples, peeled and finely diced
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1 cup pecans, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Pinch of salt
For maple syrup soak:
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: 1 cinnamon stick or orange peel
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush a 9×13-inch baking dish with melted butter.
In a bowl, mix diced apples, chopped nuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Place one sheet of phyllo in the dish and brush with butter. Repeat for 6-8 layers.
Spread 1/3 of the apple-nut mixture evenly over the phyllo.
Layer 6 more phyllo sheets, buttering each. Add another 1/3 of the filling. Repeat.
Top with 8-10 phyllo sheets, each brushed with butter.
Cut into diamonds or squares using a sharp knife.
Bake for 45–50 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
While baking, heat maple syrup, water, and vanilla in a saucepan. Add cinnamon stick or orange peel if desired.
Pour warm syrup over hot baklava immediately after baking. Let cool and soak at least 4 hours.
Notes
Cover phyllo sheets with a damp towel while working to prevent drying.
Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Gala.
Baklava improves in flavor the next day.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
Keywords: apple baklava, apple pie dessert, maple syrup baklava, fall baking, holiday desserts, phyllo dough recipes, baklava with apples