Description
Apple Pie Baklava with Maple Syrup is a cozy dessert that fuses flaky Mediterranean pastry with the warm spices of classic apple pie. Rich maple syrup replaces honey, soaking into golden layers of phyllo filled with tart apples, toasted nuts, and sweet cinnamon. It’s crisp, gooey, sweet, and an impressive make-ahead treat that only gets better with time.
Ingredients
1 package phyllo dough, thawed and at room temperature
3 medium tart apples (such as Granny Smith), finely diced
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. In a bowl, combine diced apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and chopped nuts. Set aside.
3. Layer 8 to 10 sheets of phyllo dough in the baking dish, brushing each with melted butter.
4. Spread one-third of the apple-nut mixture over the phyllo.
5. Add another 6 to 8 buttered phyllo sheets, then another third of the filling. Repeat one more time.
6. Finish with a final layer of 8 to 10 sheets of buttered phyllo dough.
7. Using a sharp knife, cut into diamonds or squares before baking.
8. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until golden and crisp.
9. While baking, warm the maple syrup gently (you may infuse with a cinnamon stick if desired).
10. Pour warm maple syrup evenly over hot baklava as soon as it comes out of the oven.
11. Let sit at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Let the baklava rest overnight for the best syrup absorption and flavor.
Always keep phyllo dough covered with a damp towel while working to prevent drying.
Toasting the nuts before adding them boosts their flavor and adds extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Apple baklava, maple syrup, fall dessert, phyllo, apple pie