Apple Rum Baklava

Apple Rum Baklava

3 cups chopped apples                               

2 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

3/4 cup sugar                            
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons rum                     
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 pound phyllo dough                  
1 pound butter, clarified, melted
1 cup honey

Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl; mix well. Trim 8 sheets phyllo dough to fit 10x15-inch baking pan. Keep unused phyllo covered with damp cloth. Arrange in baking pan, brushing each sheet generously with melted butter. Spread half the apple mixture over phyllo dough. Arrange 6 buttered sheets phyllo dough over apple mixture. Spread with remaining apple mixture. Top with 8 buttered sheets phyllo dough. Cut into squares. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Heat honey in small saucepan. Drizzle over hot baklava. May substitute 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 tablespoons lemon rind for rum. Yield: 12 servings.