If you’re an apple pie lover, prepare to make the tastiest dessert ever! These Apple Pie Enchiladas are sweet, wholesome, and loaded with real apple goodness.
The Apple Pie Enchiladas are an easy homemade treat to make when you’re in the mood for something similar to apple pie yet even better. They consist of fresh, flavorful peeled apples with brown sugar and other ingredients in soft flour tortillas. Prepare this incredible dessert with ease and enjoy it for various occasions!
Apple Pie Enchiladas
I’ve always been a huge fan of everything apple flavored, including fresh baked apple pie. So when the opportunity to make these delicious Apple Enchiladas came about, it made sense to try it. If you’re looking for an easy way to make a sweet, freshly baked treat, follow this recipe because it won’t disappoint you!
Why You’ll Love This Apple Enchiladas Recipe
There are plenty of reasons why this recipe will quickly become a favorite for you and your loved ones, but these are just a few of them:
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Made from scratch – Who doesn’t love homemade food? You’re preparing this dessert from scratch with easy-to-find ingredients, including apples, brown sugar, apple pie spice, and more.
- Unique dessert – While you’ve likely had plenty of apple pies in your lifetime, this dessert is more unique. It’s something different to offer your loved ones!
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Easy enough for anyone to make – Whether you love spending time testing out recipes in the kitchen or are relatively new to making baked goods from scratch, this recipe is easy enough for anyone to try.
Ingredients for Preparing the Apple Pie Enchiladas
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Peeled apples – As the star of the show, grab your favorite apples, peel them, and use them to create the tastiest treat.
- Cinnamon sugar – Notes of cinnamon add a special touch to the apple slices and a hint of sweetness because of the sugar.
- Cornstarch – The perfect way to thicken your apple pie filling, a little cornstarch goes a long way.
- Soft flour tortillas – You can’t have enchiladas without soft tortillas. You can use any brand of soft flour tortillas that you prefer.
- Apple pie spice – Another must-have ingredient, you can’t go wrong with adding a bit of apple pie spice to your apple pie-flavored enchiladas!
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Brown Sugar – The flavor of brown sugar pairs perfectly with the apples and other spices, taking the flavor to the next level.
Variations
You can prepare these apple pie enchiladas differently, depending on how creative you want. Need some ideas? Check out some of these options:
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Add sliced strawberries in the mix with the apple slices to create fruit-flavored enchiladas
- Use a chocolate drizzle with the caramel for a chocolate touch
- Prepare a homemade glaze for the enchilada shells using heavy cream and powdered sugar
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Sprinkle powdered sugar on top of your enchiladas for that added touch of sweetness
Extra Tips When Making Apple Pie Enchiladas
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While you can use any apples you prefer to prepare this dessert, Granny Smith is a great choice. They bake to perfection while retaining that sweet, crisp apple taste.
- Prior to rolling your enchiladas, heat them in your microwave for around 20 seconds to soften them up and make them easier to work with.
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Always pack the ingredients tightly when you plan to roll your enchiladas to ensure they won’t come undone.
FAQs for Apple Pie Enchiladas
What’s the best way to avoid clumps of cornstarch?
If you don’t want to deal with clumps of cornstarch when preparing your filling, add water to your cornstarch before you put it into the filling to thicken it up.
Can I use Honeycrisp apples for this recipe?
Absolutely. You can use any kind of apples that you enjoy most. While Granny Smith apples are a great choice, Honeycrisp apples also have that sweet flavor and crisp texture that make them good to use in this recipe.
Can I use low-carb flour tortillas to make these enchiladas?
Yes! If you’d like to make a lower calorie version of these enchiladas, feel free to use low-carb flour tortillas. They will work just as well to hold the filling you’ve prepared with your apple slices and blend other ingredients, such as sugar and apple pie spice.
Apple pie enchiladas are a sweet, fun treat to prepare. You can make them for different occasions and enjoy them at home or on the go.
Extra Notes:
You can use any type of apples for this recipe! Granny smith apples are very tasty in this dish!
It is sometimes easier to add water to the cornstarch before adding to the filling. This will help prevent cornstarch clumps.
TIP:
Before rolling your enchiladas, heat them in the microwave for about 20 seconds. Having them warm will help them roll around the apple pie filling a lot easier.
When rolling your enchiladas, be sure that the ingredients are packed tightly and the edges are tucked well.
When placing your enchiladas inside the baking dish, place with the folds down, against the dish.
Your enchilada shells need to sit to soak up the caramel sauce.
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Apple Pie Enchiladas
Ingredients
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6 enchiladas
- 4 cups peeled apples
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 6 medium soft flour tortillas
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a medium saucepan, add the apples, water, sugars, and apple pie spice.
- Cook over medium heat until the apples begin to soften and the liquid comes to a light boil. This will take about 10 minutes
- Add cornstarch and cook for an additional 2-5 minutes or until the filling becomes thick and smooth. When done, remove from heat and set aside.
- Add about 1/3 cup of apple pie filling to each tortilla then top with cinnamon sugar. Roll up tight, tucking one side in after another and place firmly inside a 9x13” baking dish.
- Repeat this until all 6 enchiladas are placed firmly inside the dish, flush against one another.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the caramel sauce and melted butter. Stir consistently and quickly until ingredients are fully combined.
- Pour caramel mixture over top of the enchiladas, distributing sauce evenly, and allow them to sit for 15 minutes.
- Place inside the oven and cook for 30-35 minutes.
- When done, carefully remove the enchiladas. Serve with a spatula and top with vanilla ice cream (optional).
- ENJOY!
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