Description
Delightfully combining the classic flavors of apple pie with the fun twist of enchiladas, this comforting dessert features warm tortillas filled with spiced apple pie filling and baked in a luscious cinnamon-sugar sauce. Perfect for cozy nights or special occasions, these Apple Pie Enchiladas offer a unique, easy-to-make treat that’s best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cans apple pie filling, chopped
- 8 large flour tortillas
Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Fill Tortillas: Spoon an even amount of chopped apple pie filling down the center of each large flour tortilla.
- Roll Tortillas: Roll up each tortilla tightly, then place them seam-side down in the prepared baking dish to secure the filling during baking.
- Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, water, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.
- Add Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the sauce’s aroma and taste.
- Pour Sauce and Absorb: Pour the warm sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas in the baking dish. Allow the dish to sit for about 5 minutes so the tortillas absorb some of the flavorful sauce.
- Bake: Bake the enchiladas uncovered in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the edges of the tortillas turn golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let the dessert cool slightly before serving. For an extra indulgence, serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to enhance the comforting flavors.
- For added texture and flavor, consider mixing chopped pecans or raisins into the apple pie filling before rolling.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat before serving for best taste.
