Apple Enchiladas

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

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!

Course Dessert

Keyword Apples, Brown Sugar, Butter, Flour Tortillas, Ground Cinnamon, Water

Cooking Method Oven, Stovetop

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 322kcal

Author City San Francisco, Department of Public Health, Nutrition Services and Mission Latino Family Partnership (MLFP)

Equipment

Baking Sheet 8x8
Skillet Or frying pan
Medium Saucepan

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

Instructions

Peel, core and slice apples.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Coat an 8x8 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.

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