6 Golden Delicious apples

6 Granny Smith apples

2 tb Unsalted butter

6 tb Sugar

1/2 ts Cinnamon

Nut Mixture: 2 1/2 c Walnuts, chopped

1/2 c Sugar

1/2 ts Grated lemon peel

1/2 ts Cinnamon

24 Sheets phyllo dough

1/2 c Unsalted butter, melted

2 tb Plain dry bread crumbs

2 tb Honey

Prep time: 1 hour plus cooling Baking time: 35 to 40 minutes Apples give a distinctive twist to this traditional Greek dessert. Sauteing them first to let the water evaporate ensures a crisp crust.
APPLE LAYER: Peel and slice apples.
Melt butter in Dutch oven over high heat.
Add apples, sugar and cinnamon; cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender and juices are evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes.
Cool.
NUT MIXTURE: Combine all ingredients in small bowl.
Preheat oven to 400^F.
Trim phyllo sheets to 13×9-inch rectangles; cover with plastic wrap.
Brush 13×9-inch metal baking

pan with butter.
Place 1 phyllo sheet in pan and brush with some of the melted butter (keep remaining phyllo covered).
Layer 5 more phyllo sheets on top, brushing each with butter.
Spread 2 cups nut mixture on top and repeat layering with 6 more phyllo sheets and butter.
Spread apple mixture on top; repeat layering with 6 more phyllo sheets and butter.
Sprinkle remaining nut mixture on top; sprinkle with bread crumbs and layer with the 6 remaining phyllo sheets and butter.
With sharp knife, cut lengthwise

through pastry and filling into 1 1/2 inch-wide strips, then cut diagonally at 2-inch intervals to make diamonds.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until golden.
Drizzle honey on top and bake 5 minutes more.
Cool in pan on wire rack.
Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped or ice cream.
Makes 12 servings.