Apple Baklava Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for balance of tartness and sweetness)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional for crunch and nutty flavor)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 package phyllo dough (about 20 sheets, thawed according to package instructions)
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing layers generously)
• 1 cup honey (use raw honey for richer flavor)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cinnamon stick