Apple enchiladas are a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of baked apples, cinnamon, and sugar wrapped in tortillas and typically served warm with a drizzle of caramel sauce or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s a quick and easy dessert to make, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. Here’s a simple recipe:
Ingredients:
For the Filling:
- 4 cups of peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples (such as Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
For the Enchiladas:
- 6 small flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For Serving (optional):
- Caramel sauce
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the sliced apples, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the apples soften slightly and the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat.
- In a separate shallow dish, combine 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. This will be used to coat the tortillas.
- Take one tortilla, brush it with melted butter, and then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on both sides. Place a portion of the cooked apple mixture (about 1/6th) in the center of the tortilla.
- Roll up the tortilla, tucking in the sides as you go, to form an enchilada. Place it seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and apple filling.
- Once all the enchiladas are assembled in the baking dish, you can brush the tops with any remaining melted butter and sprinkle some extra cinnamon-sugar on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the enchiladas are golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Serve the apple enchiladas warm, drizzled with caramel sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Enjoy your apple “enchiladas” as a delicious and comforting dessert. The warm, spiced apples and the crispy tortilla make for a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
