Apple Enchiladas

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Apple Enchiladas

Sweet, comforting, and wonderfully unexpected, dessert apple enchiladas take everything you love about warm apple pie and wrap it up in a soft, cinnamon-spiced tortilla. Baked to golden perfection and topped with a rich, buttery vanilla caramel sauce, they are an absolute crowd-pleaser.

Recipe Overview

  • Prep time: 20 mins
  • Bake time: 20 to 25 mins
  • Servings: 6 to 8

Ingredients

  • The Filling & Tortillas:
    • 4 to 5 medium baking apples (such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
    • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 6 to 8 large flour tortillas
    • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for crunch)
  • The Buttery Caramel Sauce:
    • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or packed light brown sugar)
    • 1/2 cup water
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Spiced Apple Filling: In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly coated.
  3. Assemble the Enchiladas: Lay a flour tortilla flat. Place a spoonful of the spiced apple slices down the center (adding a sprinkle of nuts if desired). Roll the tortilla snugly around the filling and place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  4. Make the Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and water together. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves (about 2 to 3 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Pour and Bake: Pour the warm butter-sugar sauce evenly over and around the rolled enchiladas (it might look like a lot of liquid, but the tortillas will absorb the delicious flavors as they bake).
  6. Bake: Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the sauce is bubbling and caramelized around the edges.
  7. Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm, spooning the extra pan sauce over the top.

Helpful Tips

  • Serving Suggestion: These are incredible served warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream to contrast the warm, spiced apples!
  • Apple Choice: A mix of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples gives the absolute best balance of flavor and texture.

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