Description
Delight in these Apple Pie Enchiladas, a creative twist on classic apple pie wrapped in soft flour tortillas, baked with a buttery cinnamon sugar sauce. This easy-to-make dessert offers warm, bubbly sweetness with an optional scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the perfect comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 (21 oz) cans apple pie filling
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Enchiladas
- 8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
Sauce
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Optional Toppings
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the enchiladas.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and help with even cooking.
- Fill Tortillas: Spoon about one heaping quarter cup of apple pie filling evenly down the center of each flour tortilla.
- Add Cinnamon: Sprinkle a little ground cinnamon over the apple pie filling for extra flavor.
- Roll Tortillas: Carefully roll up each tortilla and place them seam side down in the prepared baking dish to keep them sealed during baking.
- Make Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and water. Stir constantly and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer Sauce: Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer gently for 3 minutes to thicken slightly, stirring occasionally.
- Pour Sauce: Pour the warm sugar sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas in the baking dish. Sprinkle extra cinnamon on top if desired.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, until the tortillas turn golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
- Serve: Allow the enchiladas to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent finish.
Notes
- Be careful when rolling tortillas to avoid tears; warm tortillas are easier to roll without cracking.
- You can substitute apple pie filling with other fruit pie fillings like cherry or peach for variation.
- If you prefer a less sweet sauce, reduce the amount of sugar slightly.
- Serve immediately after baking for the best texture, as the tortillas will soften over time.
- Use a baking dish close in size to 9×13 inches to ensure even cooking and proper layering.
