Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
8 unit

flour tortillas

0.25 cup

butter

2 cup

water

21 unit

pie filling

1.5 cup

sugar

divided

1 tsp

ground cinnamon

Step 1
~6 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~6 min

Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~6 min

Fill each tortilla with pie filling.

Step 4
~6 min

Fold the tortilla and place it folded-side down in the prepared pan.

Step 5
~6 min

In a saucepan, combine water, 1 cup of sugar, and butter or margarine.

Step 6
~6 min

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 7
~6 min

Pour the sugar mixture evenly over the tortillas in the pan.

Step 8
~6 min

In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar with the ground cinnamon.

Step 9
~6 min

Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the tortillas.

Step 10
~6 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Step 11
~6 min

Let the roll-ups stand for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the filling to thicken.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use different pie filling flavors for variety.

Add a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream on top.

Sprinkle with chopped nuts for added texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 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
Moderate (fruity and cinnamon)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Garnish with a sprinkle of powdered sugar

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern United States

Cultural Significance

Fusion of Mexican and American dessert traditions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Party
Snack
Dessert

Popularity Score

65/100

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