Description
Delight in the comforting flavors of fall with these Apple Pie Enchiladas, a quick and easy dessert featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples wrapped in warm flour tortillas, baked to golden perfection and served with optional whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling:
- 3 medium-sized apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
For the Enchilada Assembly:
- 6-8 large flour tortillas
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
For Serving (Optional):
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Cook Apple Filling: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and lemon juice. Stir to combine and cook for 5-7 minutes until the apples are tender and the mixture is fragrant. Remove from heat.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Spoon the warm apple filling evenly onto each flour tortilla. Carefully roll each tortilla up and place them seam-side down snugly in a greased baking dish, ensuring they fit closely together.
- Make Topping: In a small bowl, blend the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the rolled enchiladas. Drizzle the melted butter evenly on top to ensure a golden finish during baking.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until the enchiladas are golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
- Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm with optional whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect fall dessert treat.
Notes
- Choose tart apples like Granny Smith or Fuji for a balanced sweetness.
- Make sure to grease your baking dish well to prevent sticking.
- You can prepare the apple filling a day ahead and refrigerate.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas.
- Serve immediately after baking for best taste and texture.
