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Apple slices in a tortilla with cinnamon on a white plate with two lemons.

Apple Enchiladas

City San Francisco, Department of Public Health, Nutrition Services and Mission Latino Family Partnership (MLFP)
These apple enchiladas can replace a more traditional dessert like cake and ice cream at a birthday party. With more nutrients and flavor, they will be a hit!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 6
Calories 322

Ingredients 

For Enchilada

  • 6 Tortillas Flour
  • 6 Apples
  • 1 Tbsp Butter Softened
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp Brown Sugar

For Sauce

  • 4 Tbsp Butter Softened
  • 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet 8×8
  • Skillet Or frying pan
  • Medium Saucepan

Instructions

  • Peel, core and slice apples.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Coat an 8×8 inch baking pan with butter or oil.
  • Prepare filling.
  • Prepare sauce.
  • Soften tortillas by heating them up for a few seconds on a warm “comal” while being careful not to burn them; a skillet or shallow pan can also be used.
  • Place soft tortillas on a flat surface; one by one spread a small amount of sauce on the tortilla and fill evenly with apple filling.
  • Roll up tortillas and place side by side, seam side down, in the baking pan you prepared (toothpicks can also be used to keep tortillas from unrolling).
  • Pour remaining sauce evenly over rolled tortillas.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Serve warm.

Prepare Filling

  • In a frying pan over medium heat: melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
  • Add sliced apples, cinnamon and sugar; cook for 5 minutes.
  • Set aside.

Prepare Sauce

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat: add butter, brown sugar, water and cinnamon; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Notes

Chef’s Tips

  • Try using McIntosh, Granny Smith, or any other firm and tart apples.
  • Try this recipe with pears.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Apple Enchiladas
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
322
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
25
mg
8
%
Sodium
 
302
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
255
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
53
g
18
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
33
g
37
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
392
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
 
76
mg
8
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Apples, Brown Sugar, Butter, Flour Tortillas, Ground Cinnamon, Water