Description
Indulge in the sweet, comforting flavors of apple pie in a unique form with these irresistible Apple Pie Enchiladas. Tender apple filling wrapped in warm tortillas, baked to golden perfection, and topped with a decadent caramel sauce. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Enchiladas:
- 2 cups apple pie filling (store-bought or homemade)
- 6 medium flour tortillas (8-inch size)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Filling: Mix the apple pie filling with cinnamon and nutmeg. Spoon filling onto each tortilla and roll up tightly, placing seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Make Sauce: In a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and water. Simmer until thickened, then stir in vanilla.
- Add Sauce and Bake: Pour sauce over enchiladas and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- You can add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
- Try using whole wheat tortillas for a healthier option.
- For homemade apple filling, sauté chopped apples with cinnamon, sugar, and lemon juice until tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
