Saturday, October 11, 2008

APPLE STRUDEL BAKLAVA



3/4 lb. phyllo dough (18x16 inch sheets)
1 1/4 c. butter, melted
2 c. coarsely shredded, peeled apples
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. chopped toasted almonds
2/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. raisins
1 tsp. lemon zest
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. honey
Keep unused phyllo covered with damp towel while working. Lay 6 sheets of phyllo in bottom of a buttered 15x10 inch baking pan, brushing each sheet with some butter.

Combine remaining ingredients except honey. Sprinkle half the apple mixture over phyllo in pan. Top with 6 more sheets phyllo brushed with butter and the filling.

Top with remaining phyllo brushed with butter. Trim edges. Score into diamonds. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Warm honey; drizzle over baklava. Cool. Makes 40 pieces.