Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
21 ounce

apple pie filling

6 unit

flour tortillas

1 tsp

cinnamon

ground

0.33 cup

butter

0.5 cup

sugar

0.5 cup

brown sugar

firmly packed light

0.5 cup

water

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~5 min

Lightly grease a 2-qt baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~5 min

Spoon apple pie filling down the center of each tortilla.

Step 4
~5 min

Sprinkle cinnamon over the apple filling in each tortilla.

Step 5
~5 min

Roll up each tortilla tightly and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 6
~5 min

In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, brown sugar, and water.

Step 7
~5 min

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.

Step 8
~5 min

Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 9
~5 min

Pour the sauce evenly over the enchiladas in the baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 10
~5 min

Let the enchiladas stand for 30 minutes to soak up the sauce.

Step 11
~5 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Top with caramel sauce or a sprinkle of powdered sugar before serving.

Add chopped nuts or raisins to the apple pie filling for extra texture.

Use a combination of different apple varieties for a more complex flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (cinnamon and apple)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream.

Serve with vanilla ice cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican hot chocolate
Chai latte

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern USA

Cultural Significance

A fusion of Mexican and American dessert traditions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving
Cinco de Mayo

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Party
Dessert

Popularity Score

70/100

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