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