Chunky, sweet apple filling wrapped in a soft flour tortilla, drenched in a sweet, buttery syrup; and baked to perfection. These Apple Enchiladas are moist and decadent, just one bite of this delicious dessert and you’ll be in food heaven!

What Are Enchiladas?

Enchiladas are made of corn tortillas, wrapped around a filling, and covered in a sauce. Variations of enchiladas range from savory (containing meats, cheeses, and vegetables) to sweet (consisting of fruits, chocolate, and caramel), regardless of your preference, these are too tasty to pass up.

Facts About Enchiladas

• In Mexico, there are over 20 different types of enchiladas
• Enchilada is the past participle of the Spanish verb enchilada, which means “to add chile pepper to”.
• What we call Apple Enchiladas, Mexicans call Apple Crepes.
• In 1831, enchiladas were mentioned in the first Mexican cookbook.
• National Enchilada Day is May 5^th. 

Origins

As you may have guessed, enchiladas originated in Mexico where the practice of rolling tortillas around various foods can be traced back to the 13^th century in the time of Aztecs. The Aztec version of the tortilla was called tlaxcalli.

When This Should Be Eaten

Enchiladas are usually eaten as a meal and are usually accompanied by bread or vegetable. However, this version is on the sweeter side, making it perfect for a sweet treat or snack. Have this apple pie enchilada as an afternoon indulgence or after dinner as dessert.

Best Served With

Apple pie enchiladas go well with whipped cream and chopped pecans, any flavor of ice cream,  a drizzle of either chocolate or caramel sauce (or both), or a combination of two or more of these toppings. Whatever floats your boat!

Essentials Steps

Heat Tortilla– If your tortillas are a little stiff, soften them up in the microwave. Heat each tortilla 30 seconds at a time until warm and flexible. This prevents it from breaking while you roll. Soak the Enchiladas– Once filled, wrapped, and placed in the baking dish, we poured syrup on the enchiladas and allowed them to sit for 45 minutes. During this time, the tortilla absorbed the moisture from the syrup and softened, this results in a tender texture after baking.

This Is How It’s Done!

Here’s how we made this delicious treat! We preheated our oven to 350°F, buttered a 9×13 baking dish, and set it aside. Next, we spooned the apple filling onto the tortillas and folded them to make the enchiladas. We transferred each enchilada into a baking dish seam down and set it aside. To make the sauce, we combined, both the brown and white sugar, water, and butter in a pot, brought it to a boil, and simmered for 3 minutes. Then we poured the sauce on the enchiladas and allowed this to rest for 45 minutes before baking for 20 minutes. Once the surface is golden brown.

Why Should You Make This?

This tasty recipe is very simple to make and bakes quickly, it is made up of low-cost ingredients, which is perfect if your looking for a budget-friendly dessert idea. These scrumptious treats are ideal for an afternoon snack with a scoop of your favorite ice cream.

Terms Used In The Recipe

Preheating– This is the process of heating the oven for at least 10-15 minutes before using it to bake. Improper preheating can negatively affect the overall outcome of the dish. For this recipe, we preheated the oven to 350 degrees F (For temperature conversion, please continue below)

Questions And Answers

Q: What can I use to grease the baking dish instead of butter? A: You can use nonstick cooking spray as an alternative to butter. Q: What are 350 degrees Fahrenheit converted to Celcius? A: 350 degrees Fahrenheit in Celcius is 180 degrees. Try this tasty spin on a classic apple pie dessert, serve this at dinner with a scoop of ice cream, your family will LOVE it. Ice cream, not your thing? (Yes, it’s shocking but they exist) Well then, have this will chocolate or caramel drizzle, Whipped cream with nuts, or whatever your preference is, do you!