Description
This Apple Pie Baklava with Maple Syrup combines the crisp, golden layers of traditional baklava with the warm spiced flavor of apple pie. Flaky phyllo dough surrounds a filling of tender apples, toasted walnuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon, all finished with a rich maple syrup drizzle. It’s perfect for a quick breakfast treat, an easy dessert for dinner guests, or a standout option among your best fall baking ideas. This easy recipe delivers impressive results with comforting flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
16 oz phyllo dough (thawed)
4 medium apples (2 Granny Smith, 2 Honeycrisp), peeled and finely chopped
1 cup walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup maple syrup (warmed)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with some of the melted butter.
2. Toss the chopped apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Let sit for 10 minutes.
3. Toast walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 5–7 minutes. Let cool, then finely chop and mix with the apple filling.
4. Unroll phyllo dough and cover with a damp towel to prevent drying out.
5. Layer 8 sheets of phyllo in the dish, brushing each with melted butter.
6. Spread half of the apple-nut filling over the base. Add 6 more sheets of phyllo, buttering each.
7. Add the remaining filling and finish with 8–10 more buttered phyllo sheets.
8. Score the top layers with a sharp knife into diamonds or squares (don’t cut all the way through).
9. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is crisp and golden brown.
10. Immediately pour the warmed maple syrup evenly over the hot baklava.
11. Let rest at room temperature for at least 3 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
Keep phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out while assembling.
Use warm (not hot) maple syrup to pour over the baked baklava for best absorption.
Let the dessert sit for several hours so the syrup fully soaks into the layers without making them soggy.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion (Mediterranean-American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg