Description

Craving something cozy, sweet, and easy to whip up? These Apple Enchiladas are the perfect solution! This quick dessert recipe transforms simple ingredients into a warm, spiced treat that’s bursting with apple pie flavor wrapped in soft flour tortillas. It’s a brilliant alternative to pie and works wonderfully for easy breakfasts, sweet brunch ideas, or a comforting snack. The brown sugar and cinnamon sauce turns gooey and caramelized in the oven, making every bite of these Apple Enchiladas taste like fall in a pan. If you’re searching for easy food ideas with a wow factor, this one’s a winner!

Ingredients

Scale

4 medium apples, peeled and diced
6 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
3/4 cup brown sugar (divided: 1/4 cup for apples, 1/2 cup for sauce)
1 tsp ground cinnamon (divided: 1/2 tsp for apples, 1/2 tsp for sauce)
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Optional toppings:

Chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Extra diced apples or fresh herbs (like mint)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, combine diced apples with 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
Warm the tortillas slightly until pliable.
Spoon the apple mixture evenly into each tortilla, roll up tightly, and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, water, and vanilla. Simmer until smooth.
Pour the warm sauce over the rolled enchiladas.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and tortillas are golden.
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving with your favorite toppings.