Walnut and Pistachio Baklava
"For this baklava recipe, make sure the phyllo pastry is thawed before you begin working with it...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups sugar
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2/3 tablespoons honey (preferably Greek)
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2 cinnamon sticks
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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3 cups walnuts (10 to 11 ounces)
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3 cups natural raw unsalted pistachios (13 to 14 ounces)
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3/4 cup sugar
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2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 cup finely diced dried apple rings (1 1/2 ounces)
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20 17x12-inch sheets fresh phyllo pastry or frozen, thawed
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1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
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