Apple RUm Baklava

[Ellise]

<H2 align=left>Apple Rum Baklava</H2>
3 cups chopped apples

2 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup raisins&nbsp;

2 tablespoons rum

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 pound phyllo dough

1 pound butter, clarified, melted

1 cup honey

<H5 align=left>Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl; mix well. </H5>
<H5 align=left>Trim 8 sheets phyllo dough to fit 10x15-inch baking pan. </H5>
<H5 align=left>Keep unused phyllo covered with damp cloth. </H5>
<H5 align=left>Arrange in baking pan, brushing each sheet generously with melted butter. </H5>
<H5 align=left>Spread half the apple mixture over phyllo dough. </H5>
<H5 align=left>Arrange 6 buttered sheets phyllo dough over apple mixture. </H5>
<H5 align=left>Spread with remaining apple mixture. </H5>
<H5 align=left>Top with 8 buttered sheets phyllo dough. </H5>
<H5 align=left>Cut into squares. </H5>
<H5 align=left>Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until golden brown. </H5>
<H5 align=left>Heat honey in small saucepan. </H5>
<H5 align=left>Drizzle over hot baklava. </H5>
<H5 align=left>May substitute 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 tablespoons lemon rind for rum. </H5>
<H5 align=left>Yield: 12 servings.</H5>

<H5 align=left>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</H5>

[missytata]

Sounds yummy!