Apple Baklava

Description
Apples give a distinctive twist to this traditional Greek dessert. Sautéing them first to let the water evaporate ensures a crisp crust.
 * Contributed by Delma at World Recipes Y-Group
 * Prep time: 1 hour plus cooling
 * Baking time: 35 to 40 minutes
 * Makes 12 serving

Ingredients

 * 6 Golden Delicious apple
 * 6 Granny Smith apples
 * 2 tbsp unsalted butter
 * 6 tbsp sugar
 * ½ tsp cinnamon

Nut mixture

 * 2½ cups walnuts, chopped
 * ½ cup sugar
 * ½ tsp grated lemon peel
 * ½ tsp cinnamon
 * 24 sheets phyllo dough
 * ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
 * 2 tbsp plain dry bread crumbs
 * 2 tbsp honey

Apple layer

 * 1) Peel and slice apples.
 * 2) Melt butter in dutch oven over high heat.
 * 3) Add apples, sugar and cinnamon; cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender and juices are evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes.
 * 4) Cool.

Nut mixture

 * 1) Combine all ingredients in small bowl.
 * 2) Preheat oven to 400°F.
 * 3) Trim phyllo sheets to 13x9-inch rectangles; cover with plastic wrap.
 * 4) Brush 13x9-inch metal baking pan with butter.
 * 5) Place 1 phyllo sheet in pan and brush with some of the melted butter (keep remaining phyllo covered).
 * 6) Layer 5 more phyllo sheets on top, brushing each with butter.
 * 7) Spread 2 cups nut mixture on top and repeat layering with 6 more phyllo sheets and butter.
 * 8) Spread apple mixture on top; repeat layering with 6 more phyllo sheets and butter.
 * 9) Sprinkle remaining nut mixture on top; sprinkle with bread crumbs and layer with the 6 remaining phyllo sheets and butter.
 * 10) With sharp knife, cut lengthwise through pastry and filling into 1½ inch-wide strips, then cut diagonally at 2-inch intervals to make diamonds.
 * 11) Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until golden.
 * 12) Drizzle honey on top and bake 5 minutes more.
 * 13) Cool in pan on wire rack.
 * 14) Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped or ice cream.