Apple Enchiladas
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!
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