Apple Pie Enchiladas

A creative fusion dessert that transforms classic apple pie into an exciting Mexican-inspired treat. These innovative enchiladas feature warm flour tortillas wrapped around a spiced apple pie filling, then baked in a rich cinnamon-sugar sauce until golden and bubbly. The result is a warm, comforting dessert that combines the familiar flavors of apple pie with the fun presentation of enchiladas. Topped with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce, these Apple Pie Enchiladas offer all the cozy flavors of autumn in an unexpected and delightful format that's perfect for family dinners and entertaining.

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Base Preparation:
Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.
Flavor Infusion:
Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.
Base Preparation:
Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.
Flavor Infusion:
Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.
Base Preparation:
Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.
Baking Tips
Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best flavor balance
Don't overfill tortillas or they'll be hard to roll
Warm tortillas make rolling much easier
Let apple filling cool slightly before assembling
Cover with foil first to prevent over-browning
Serve immediately while warm for best texture
Double the cinnamon sauce if you love extra sweetness
Can be assembled ahead and baked when ready
Use kitchen shears to trim tortilla edges if needed
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Apple Pie Enchiladas

A creative fusion dessert that transforms classic apple pie into an exciting Mexican-inspired treat. These innovative enchiladas feature warm flour tortillas wrapped around a spiced apple pie filling, then baked in a rich cinnamon-sugar sauce until golden and bubbly. The result is a warm, comforting dessert that combines the familiar flavors of apple pie with the fun presentation of enchiladas. Topped with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce, these Apple Pie Enchiladas offer all the cozy flavors of autumn in an unexpected and delightful format that's perfect for family dinners and entertaining.

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Ingredients

Custard Cream
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For the Apple Filling:
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6 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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For Assembly:
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8 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
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1/2 cup melted butter
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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For the Cinnamon Sauce:
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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For Serving:
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Vanilla ice cream
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Caramel sauce
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Whipped cream
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Extra cinnamon for dusting
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Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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For apple filling: In a large skillet, combine diced apples, both sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt.
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Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until apples are tender and mixture has thickened.
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Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and remove from heat. Let cool slightly.
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Warm tortillas in microwave for 30 seconds or wrap in damp paper towels to make them pliable.
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Place about 1/3 cup of apple filling down the center of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in prepared baking dish.
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Brush tops of enchiladas with melted butter. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon, then sprinkle over enchiladas.
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For cinnamon sauce: In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, heavy cream, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Pour the warm cinnamon sauce evenly over the enchiladas.
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Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes until golden brown.
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Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.