Apple Rum Baklava 3 cups chopped apples 2 1/2 cups chopped walnuts 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup raisins 2 tablespoons rum 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 pound phyllo dough 1 pound butter, clarified, melted 1 cup honey
Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl; mix well.
Trim 8 sheets phyllo dough to fit 10 x 15-inch baking pan. Keep unused phyllo covered with damp cloth. Arrange in baking pan, brushing each sheet generously with melted butter. Spread half the apple mixture over phyllo dough. Arrange 6 buttered sheets phyllo dough over apple mixture. Spread with remaining apple mixture. Top with 8 buttered sheets phyllo dough. Cut into squares. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
Heat honey in small saucepan. Drizzle over hot baklava.
May substitute 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 tablespoons lemon rind for rum.
Yields 12 servings.
Approx Per Serving: Cal 606; Prot 4.3 g; Carbo 49.6 g; T Fat 46.2 g; Chol 82.8 mg; Potas 277.0 mg; Sod 294.0 mg. Nutritional information does not include phyllo dough.