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Apple Pie Enchiladas

Delicious apple pie enchiladas with warm cinnamon apples wrapped in tortillas and drenched in buttery brown sugar sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 enchiladas
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Filling
  • 3 large large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced) Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best.
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter For cooking the apples.
  • 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water For mixing with cornstarch.
For the Enchiladas
  • 8 medium flour tortillas (8-inch size) Works perfectly for this recipe.
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Optional, surprisingly good.
For the Brown Sugar Sauce
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter For the sauce.
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup water
Optional Toppings
  • to taste vanilla ice cream
  • to taste whipped cream
  • to taste caramel drizzle
  • to taste powdered sugar dusting

Method
 

Make the Apple Filling
  1. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, then add sliced apples and stir gently to coat.
  2. Add 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, stirring to distribute spices.
  3. Cook apples for about 5 to 7 minutes until softened but not mushy.
  4. Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth, then stir into the skillet.
  5. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the filling thickens, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Preheat the Oven and Prep Your Pan
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Roll the Enchiladas
  1. Lay one flour tortilla flat, spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of apple filling down the center.
  2. If using, sprinkle a small pinch of shredded cheddar cheese over the filling.
  3. Roll the tortilla snugly and place seam-side down in the greased baking dish.
  4. Repeat for all 8 tortillas.
Make the Brown Sugar Sauce
  1. Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir in 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 cup of water, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon until sugar dissolves.
  3. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring constantly for about 3 to 4 minutes.
Pour the Sauce and Bake
  1. Pour the brown sugar sauce evenly over the enchiladas in the baking dish.
  2. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the tops are golden brown.
  3. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Serve warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and your choice of toppings.

Notes

Choose Granny Smith for tartness; warm tortillas prevent cracking. Make ahead by assembling the enchiladas and baking later.