Bosanska Slatka Pita od Jabuka (Bosnian Sweet Apple Pie) - Traditional Bosnia and Herzegovina Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 oz) Phyllo dough (thawed according to package directions)
• 4 large Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) (peeled, cored, and finely chopped)
• 1.5 cups Walnuts (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup Granulated sugar (for the filling)
• 1 tsp Vanilla sugar
• 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 cup Butter (melted, for brushing)
• 2 cups Water (for the syrup)
• 2 cups Granulated sugar (for the syrup)
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice (for the syrup)