Apple Enchiladas are out-of-this-world delicious! This easy recipe calls for apple pie filling, cream cheese, and a sweet cinnamon butter sauce.
This post is all about how to make Apple Pie Enchiladas.
This Mexican Apple Pie dessert is a whole new twist on the dinner enchilada, typically stuffed with cheese, beef, or chicken. These dessert enchiladas are so easy to make, and I wouldn’t be sharing this recipe if they weren’t insanely delicious too!
Fill the flour tortillas with cream cheese and apple pie filling, then roll each like a burrito. Before putting them in the oven, pour a homemade cinnamon sugar and butter sauce on top. Baked to perfection and oh so good, your guests will wonder why they haven’t tasted something this good before! True story.
Serve these Apple Pie Enchiladas with a dollop of whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel, and a sprinkling of toasted pecan nuts. I can promise you the contrasting tangy apples complement every sweet note of this fantastic dessert NO ONE saw coming.
Why Do Apple Pie Enchiladas Taste So Good?
The creamy texture of this dessert, along with the slightly tart apples and sweet cinnamon sugars, is a culmination that supersedes most delicacies. This recipe combines all of the BEST and most contrasting flavors in one decadent apple dish, which is rare since enchiladas are commonly known as a Mexican meal with simple components.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 2 (21-ounce) Cans of Apple Pie Filling – Each enchilada will have 1/2 cup of pie filling, so you’ll use about one and a half cans.
- 6 Flour Tortillas – Buy 8-inch Tortillas.
- 1 (8-ounce) Cream Cheese Log – Each enchilada needs two tablespoons of cream cheese.
- Salted Butter, 1/2 cup (one stick), softened.
- Ground Cinnamon, 1 teaspoon.
- White Granulated Sugar, 1/2 cup.
- Brown Sugar, 1/2 cup, packed.
- Water, 1/3 cup.
Topping Ingredients:
- Chopped Pecan Nuts, 3/4 cup, toasted.
Equipment Needed For Apple Pie Enchiladas:
- Saucepan – a saucepan with a spout helps pour the sauce over the enchiladas without making a mess.
- Wooden Spoon – for stirring the cinnamon sugar sauce consistently.
- Pastry Brush – this brush helps to top each enchilada with the sauce. Even though the sauce is poured over the enchiladas in the pan, it’s essential to ensure they are covered generously so they caramelize when baking.
- Skillet – for toasting pecans.
- Oven
How To Make Apple Pie Enchiladas, Step-By-Step
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray the 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2: Spread about two tablespoons of cream cheese evenly down the middle of each tortilla.
Step 3: Add 1/2 cup of apple pie filling to each tortilla in a line down the middle on top of the cream cheese.
Step 4: Fold the top and bottom of each tortilla inward (about 1.5 inches). Next, roll the tortilla up like a burrito over the filling, tucking as you roll. Place each dessert burrito seam side down into the sprayed baking dish. The 9 x 13 pan will hold six large apple pie filling enchiladas.
Step 5: Add the cinnamon and sugars to the saucepan and mix.
Step 6: Add the softened butter and water to the saucepan. Bring the butter, water, and sugars to a boil, and then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring the sauce consistently for three minutes.
Step 7: Pour all of the sauce over the rolled tortillas evenly. Use a pastry brush to ensure each tortilla is covered in the sauce. Allow the tortillas to marinate in the sauce for at least 20 minutes before baking them in the oven.
Step 8: While waiting for them to marinate, you can toast the chopped pecans. Add 3/4 cup of chopped pecans to a skillet over medium heat. Stir the nuts frequently for about five minutes or until they’re a deep golden brown. Remove the toasted nuts from the skillet into a small bowl and set aside.
Step 9: Add the Apple Pie Enchiladas to the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Step 10: Allow the baked dessert enchiladas to set up in the pan for five minutes before serving.
Step 11: Serve each piece warm. I drizzled caramel sauce on top of each enchilada and added whipped cream, followed by a sprinkling of toasted pecans.
Serving Tip: This dessert makes six large Apple Pie Enchiladas. I cut each enchilada in half because they were so big and got 12 servings.
FAQs For This Mexican Dessert Recipe
Do I Have To Add The Cream Cheese To This Apple Pie Enchiladas Recipe?
No! If you don’t want to add cream cheese, you can leave it out, and the enchiladas will still taste delicious.
What Kind Of Tortilla Wraps Should I Buy For This Mexican Apple Pie Dessert?
It’s best to buy flour tortillas for this recipe. Please make sure they’re 8-inches in size.
Can I Make These Apple Pie Enchiladas With Fresh Apples?
Yes! Using fresh apples will be more time-consuming, but they will taste extra delicious. Stick with Granny Smith apples because they’re tart and perfect for baking.
Is Caramel Sauce Necessary For These Dessert Enchiladas?
Serving each Apple Pie Enchilada with a drizzle of caramel sauce isn’t necessary, but it sure is delicious!
Can You Make These Apple Pie Enchiladas In The Air Fryer?
I wouldn’t recommend it because the enchiladas taste better baked with the sugar butter sauce, and a 9 x 13 dish makes this possible.
How Should I Store Apple Pie Enchiladas?
You can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. If you still have leftovers, you can put them in a freezer.
Can I Use Another Fruit Flavor Instead Of Apples?
Absolutely! Cherry pie filling would be a tasty alternative.
Apple Pie Enchiladas
Equipment
- 9 x 13 Baking Dish
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Non-Stick Cooking Spray
- Saucepan
- Wooden Spoon
- Pastry Brush
- Skillet
- Oven
Ingredients
Ingredients You'll Need For Apple Pie Enchiladas
- 2 21-ounce Cans Of Apple Pie Filling – Each enchilada will have 1/2 cup of pie filling, so you’ll use about one and a half cans.
- 6 Flour Tortillas – Buy 8-inch tortillas.
- 1 8-ounce Cream Cheese Log – Each enchilada needs two tablespoons of cream cheese.
- 1/2 cup Salted Butter (one stick), softened.
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 cup White Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, packed.
- 1/3 cup Water
Topping Ingredients For Apple Pie Enchiladas
- Caramel Sauce
- Whipped Cream
- 3/4 cup Chopped Pecans, toasted.
Instructions
How To Make Apple Pie Enchiladas, Step-By-Step
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray the 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Spread about two tablespoons of cream cheese evenly down the middle of each tortilla.
- Add 1/2 cup of apple pie filling to each tortilla in a line down the middle on top of the cream cheese.
- Fold the top and bottom of each tortilla inward (about 1.5 inches). Next, roll the tortilla up like a burrito over the filling, tucking as you roll. Place each dessert burrito seam side down into the sprayed baking dish. The 9 x 13 pan will hold six large apple pie filling enchiladas.
- Add the cinnamon and sugars to the saucepan and mix.
- Add the softened butter and water to the saucepan. Bring the butter, water, and sugars to a boil, and then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring the sauce consistently for three minutes.
- Pour all of the sauce over the rolled tortillas evenly. Use a pastry brush to ensure each tortilla is covered in the sauce. Allow the tortillas to marinate in the sauce for at least 20 minutes before baking them in the oven.
- While waiting for them to marinate, you can toast the chopped pecans. Add 3/4 cup of chopped pecans to a skillet over medium heat. Stir the nuts frequently for about five minutes or until they’re a deep golden brown. Remove the toasted nuts from the skillet into a small bowl and set aside.
- Add the Apple Pie Enchiladas to the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees F.
- Allow the baked dessert enchiladas to set up in the pan for five minutes before serving.
- Serve each piece warm. I drizzled caramel sauce on top of each enchilada and added whipped cream, followed by a sprinkling of toasted pecans.
Serving Tip: This dessert makes six large Apple Pie Enchiladas. I cut each enchilada in half because they were so big and got 12 servings.
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Final Thoughts For Apple Pie Enchiladas
I hope you find this Apple Pie Enchiladas recipe incredibly delicious! It’s easy to make, and I can guarantee your guests will obsess over its sweet taste! You can follow career girl meets… on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for more home decor ideas, recipes, and gift guides.
how about afding butter and a cinnamon sugar mixture to the pecans as you roast them to make cinnamon sugar pecans
That sounds delicious!