Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
6 unit

apples, Golden Delicious

peeled, cored, thinly sliced

2 tbsp

lemon juice

fresh

0.25 cup

butter

unsalted

0.33 cup

brown sugar

firmly packed

0.5 tsp

cinnamon

ground

1 tbsp

cornstarch

8 unit

egg roll wraps

2 tbsp

melted butter

for brushing

1 tbsp

granulated sugar

0.25 tsp

ground cinnamon

1 cup

sugar

2 tbsp

flour

all-purpose

0.25 tsp

cinnamon

ground

0.13 tsp

nutmeg

ground

1 cup

cold water

2 tbsp

butter

unsalted

2 tsp

vanilla extract

pure

Step 1
~2 min

Toss apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.

Step 2
~2 min

Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3
~2 min

Add the apple slices to the skillet and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.

Step 4
~2 min

Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender.

Step 5
~2 min

Mix cornstarch with a small amount of cold water to create a slurry.

Step 6
~2 min

Pour the cornstarch slurry into the apples and cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened.

Step 7
~2 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 8
~2 min

Spray a 11x7-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or butter it.

Step 9
~2 min

Lay out one egg roll wrapper on a plate.

Step 10
~2 min

Spoon a portion of the apple mixture down the center of the wrapper.

Step 11
~2 min

Brush the edges of the wrapper lightly with melted butter.

Step 12
~2 min

Fold the sides of the wrapper over the filling, forming a roll.

Key Technique: Filling
Step 13
~2 min

Place the enchilada seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.

Step 14
~2 min

Repeat steps 9-12 with the remaining wrappers and apple filling.

Key Technique: Filling
Step 15
~2 min

Pour the remaining apple mixture around the enchiladas in the baking dish.

Step 16
~2 min

Brush the tops of the enchiladas with melted butter.

Step 17
~2 min

Sprinkle the enchiladas with a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon.

Step 18
~2 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 19
~2 min

While the enchiladas are baking, prepare the cinnamon vanilla sauce.

Step 20
~2 min

In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Step 21
~2 min

Gradually whisk in cold water until smooth.

Step 22
~2 min

Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.

Step 23
~2 min

Simmer for 8 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and cleared.

Step 24
~2 min

Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.

Step 25
~2 min

Spoon the cinnamon vanilla sauce over the baked apple enchiladas in the pan.

Step 26
~2 min

Serve the enchiladas warm with any remaining sauce on the side.

Step 27
~2 min

Optional: Serve with ice cream.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts) to the apple filling for added texture.

Use a caramel sauce instead of vanilla sauce for a different flavor profile.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The apple filling and vanilla sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High (Cinnamon, Apple)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican hot chocolate
Cinnamon sugar churros

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexican-Inspired (Americanized)

Cultural Significance

Fusion of Mexican and American dessert traditions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving
Cinco de Mayo

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Party
Family gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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