Description
Indulgent apple pie quesadillas merge Mexican and American dessert traditions into a delightful fusion of crispy tortillas and warm cinnamon-spiced apples. Creamy filling and golden-brown edges promise a sweet adventure that satisfies comfort food cravings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit:
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Spices and Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Other Ingredients:
- 4 large flour tortillas
Optional Toppings:
- vanilla ice cream
- caramel sauce
Instructions
- Transform sliced apples into a luscious filling by sautéing in a skillet at medium heat. Combine with brown sugar and cinnamon, stirring intermittently until fruits become tender and caramelized, approximately 8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Generously coat one side of each tortilla with butter. Flip tortillas, then layer half of each with the caramelized apple mixture and sprinkle shredded cheese across the surface.
- Fold tortillas into half-moon shapes, creating compact quesadilla pockets. Position skillet over medium heat and carefully transfer quesadillas.
- Grill each quesadilla until achieving a golden-crisp exterior and ensuring cheese thoroughly melts, approximately 2 minutes per side. Rotate carefully to maintain structural integrity.
- Slice quesadillas into triangular wedges while maintaining warmth. Optional embellishments include a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzle of caramel sauce for enhanced indulgence.
Notes
- Choose firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best balance of sweetness and texture in your quesadillas.
- Ensure the butter is evenly spread on the tortillas to achieve a perfectly golden and crispy exterior that enhances the overall flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular tortillas with gluten-free corn or almond flour tortillas without compromising the delicious apple pie taste.
- Consider adding a sprinkle of chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to introduce a delightful crunch and extra layer of flavor to the quesadillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg