Apple Pie Baklava
Indulge in the delightful blend of apple pie and baklava with this easy-to-make recipe. Each bite offers a heavenly combination of gooey apple filling and crispy phyllo layers, creating a warm, comforting dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. As the sweet aroma fills your kitchen, prepare for smiles all around as family and friends savor this unique treat. Whether served warm or chilled, this apple pie baklava is sure to impress and evoke cherished memories.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (16 oz) phyllo dough, thawed
- 4 cups Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped (or pistachios)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, and sugar until well combined.
- On a clean surface, unroll the phyllo dough. Brush one sheet lightly with melted butter; layer another sheet on top. Repeat until you have about 8 sheets layered.
- Spread half of the apple mixture over the phyllo layers. Sprinkle with half of the chopped walnuts.
- Layer an additional set of phyllo sheets brushed with butter over the filling.
- Add the remaining apple mixture and walnuts on top. Finish with another 4-6 layers of phyllo brushed with butter.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (70g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg