Description
Spice up your dessert game with Apple Pie Enchiladas, a sweet twist that blends traditional Mexican and American flavors into one delightful treat. Warm tortillas wrapped around cinnamon-kissed apple filling will make your taste buds dance with pure comfort and joy.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 4 cups apples
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Tortillas and Coating:
- 6 flour tortillas
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for brushing)
Serving Suggestions:
- Vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream
- Caramel drizzle
- Chopped pecans
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 cups diced apples, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon nutmeg, stirring for 6-8 minutes until apples soften.
- Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water. Pour into apple mixture, cooking an additional 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Warm your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spoon ½ cup apple filling into the center of each tortilla.
- Roll each tortilla tightly, positioning seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Ensure tortillas are snugly arranged.
- Create sauce by combining ½ cup butter, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and ½ cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Simmer sauce for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and blend in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Pour warm sauce evenly over rolled enchiladas. Brush exposed tortilla edges with additional melted butter.
- Cover baking dish with foil and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking 10 more minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Allow enchiladas to rest 5-10 minutes after removing from oven. Serve with vanilla ice cream or caramel drizzle.
Notes
- Choose firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best filling texture and balanced sweetness.
- Warm tortillas briefly before filling to prevent cracking and make them more pliable for rolling.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour tortillas with corn tortillas or gluten-free tortilla alternatives.
- Sprinkle some chopped pecans or walnuts over the enchiladas before baking to add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg