How to Make Apple Baklava

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut the apple into quarters.

   Remove the core and peel and grate each piece. ,, Keep aside one tablespoon for the end of the recipe.
   
   Mix the remaining chopped pistachios with the powdered almonds, apple, cinnamon and icing sugar., Let it cool down again.
   
   Preheat the oven to 150ºC., Lay down 2 filo sheets.
   
   Brush the sheets with melted butter.,,, Continue with layering and brushing over the melted butter until all sheets are added.,,,, Once cooled, cut through each piece completely to separate the baklava sections., Sprinkle icing sugar and caster sugar over the top of each piece.
   
   Finish off with a touch of chopped pistachios for each piece.
   
   If wished, add a dollop of cream to each piece of baklava for serving and a sprig of mint.
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   Step 2: Sprinkle the grated apple with lemon juice.

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   Step 3: Chop the pistachios into large pieces.

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   Step 4: Melt the butter over low heat or in the microwave on medium power.

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   Step 5: Grease a baking tray.

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   Step 6: Lay another 2 filo sheets over these two sheets and cover in melted butter.

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   Step 7: Layer the pistachio mixture across this filo layer.

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   Step 8: Lay down the next 2 filo sheets and coat in melted butter.

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   Step 9: Brush the melted butter over the top layer.

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    Step 10: Cut 6 equal pieces to the depth of 1.5 centimeter (0.6 in) prior to placing the baklava in the oven.

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    Step 11: Bake for 30 minutes.

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    Step 12: Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

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    Step 13: Serve.

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