About This Recipe
Apple Pie Enchiladas combine classic apple pie flavors with a convenient tortilla wrap. This simplified version uses pre-made ingredients for efficient preparation and baking.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Requires minimal prep time using ready-made components
Bakes in under 30 minutes for quick dessert service
Uses basic kitchen tools: baking dish, saucepan, and mixing bowls
Adaptable to canned or fresh apple pie filling variations
Ingredients
6 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
½ cup unsalted butter
½ tsp vanilla extract
Step by Step Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Mix apple pie filling with cinnamon in a bowl. Divide mixture evenly among tortillas, spooning it along the center of each.
Roll tortillas tightly around filling and place seam-side down in baking dish.
Combine sugar, water, and butter in saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
Pour sauce evenly over rolled tortillas in baking dish.
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until tortilla edges turn golden brown.
Remove from oven and cool 5 minutes before serving.
FAQ
Can I use corn tortillas?
No, flour tortillas are required as they roll without cracking and maintain texture during baking.
Can I add nuts to the filling?
Chopped pecans or walnuts may be added to the apple filling before rolling.
How do I prevent sogginess?
Ensure sauce is simmered to proper thickness and avoid overfilling tortillas.
You Must Know
Tortillas become pliable when filled at room temperature
Sauce thickens during baking to create syrup consistency
Baking time varies by oven; check at 18-minute mark for doneness
Letting enchiladas rest 5 minutes after baking allows sauce absorption
Storage Tips
Refrigerate covered for up to 3 days
Reheat single portions in microwave (30-45 seconds) or oven (10 mins at 300°F)
Freezing not recommended due to texture changes in tortillas
Enjoy!