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Apple Pie Enchiladas

Cozy, sweet, and oddly comforting, these Apple Pie Enchiladas combine simple ingredients for a quick dessert that fills your home with delightful aromas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling and Tortillas
  • 1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling Canned filling = consistent sweet texture.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Add more for extra warmth.
  • 6 pieces (8 inch) flour tortillas Use unsalted butter for better control.
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup butter Use unsalted for salt control.
  • 1/2 cup white sugar Mixes well with brown sugar.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Adds molasses depth.
  • 1/2 cup water Needed for the sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla Adds caramel notes.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Spoon about one heaping quarter cup of apple pie filling down the center of each tortilla.
  2. Sprinkle a little ground cinnamon over the filling and roll each tortilla tightly, tucking the ends so they don’t spill.
  3. Place each roll seam-side down in a buttered baking dish so they sit snug without crowding.
  4. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add white sugar, brown sugar, and water, then bring to a boil while stirring.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for about 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats a spoon.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  7. Pour the warm sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas and let them stand for 45 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the sauce is bubbling at the edges.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

Notes

Time-saver: Make the sauce while tortillas are rolled. Add a pinch of nutmeg or a drizzle of maple syrup for deeper flavor. Store in an airtight container for 3–4 days. Freeze unbaked for up to 1 month.