8 sheets fresh
phyllo pastry or
frozen, thawed (each about 14 × 9 inches) 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted 3 tablespoons (about) sugar 3 medium Braeburn or Gala apples (about 20 ounces total), peeled, halved, cored, each half cut into 1 / 8 - inch - thick slices 1/2 cup apricot preserves 3 tablespoons water