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Apple Enchiladas Recipe

Apple Enchiladas Recipe
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Apple Enchiladas are a delightful dessert twist on traditional enchiladas, featuring tender flour tortillas filled with sweet apple fruit filling, spiced with cinnamon, and baked with a rich, caramel-like butter and brown sugar sauce. Perfectly warm and comforting, they make a delicious treat served alone or with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 1 (21 ounce) can apple fruit filling (or substitute with your favorite fruit filling)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Tortillas

  • 6 (8-inch) flour tortillas

Sauce

  • 1/3 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  1. Prep the Tortillas: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking before assembly.
  2. Fill Tortillas: Lay out the flour tortillas flat and spoon the apple fruit filling evenly down the center of each. Sprinkle each with cinnamon to enhance the warm spice flavor.
  3. Roll and Arrange: Carefully roll up each tortilla tightly and place them seam side down in the prepared baking dish to keep the filling secure during baking.
  4. Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, brown sugar, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Stir constantly for about 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes syrupy.
  5. Bake: Pour the hot sauce evenly over the arranged enchiladas in the baking dish. Allow the enchiladas to soak for 30 minutes to absorb the sauce, then bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until the tortillas turn slightly golden and the sauce bubbles.
  6. Serve Warm: Serve the apple enchiladas warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream to complement the sweet and spicy flavors.

Notes

  • You can substitute the apple fruit filling with other fruit fillings like cherry or peach for a different flavor profile.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free tortillas instead of traditional flour tortillas.
  • Letting the enchiladas soak in the sauce before baking helps them absorb maximum flavor and keeps them moist.
  • Adjust the cinnamon amount according to your spice preference.
  • These enchiladas are best served fresh and warm, but leftovers can be reheated in the oven for the best texture.

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