Apple Baklava

Directions

1. 1
   On a sheetpan lined with parchment paper, lay down 1 sheet of filo and brush with butter.
2. 2
   Repeat process with 3 more sheets.
3. 3
   Cover remaining sheets with damp towel and set aside.
4. 4
   To make filling place the lemon juice and zest, honey, cinnamon, apples, and chopped nuts and gently heat for 3 minutes set aside to cool.
5. 5
   Spread 1/3 of mixture onto buttered filo stack.
6. 6
   Top apple mixture with another stack of buttered filo.
7. 7
   Repeat process until mixture and filo is gone (there should be 3 layers).
8. 8
   Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour.
9. 9
   Mix sugar, honey, water and lemon and bring to simmer.
10. 10
    Remove lemon rind and pour over baklava.
11. 11
    Let soak overnight, cut into squares and serve.