Apple Enchilada Dessert

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Ingredients

  • Apple Pie Filling Recipe:
  • 1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling OR
  • 4 baking apples, chopped (I used a mix of granny smith and gala apples)
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 TB. lemon juice
  • Enchiladas & Sauce:
  • 6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water

Preparation

Step 1

1.FOR THE FILLING:

Combine the water, cornstarch, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook for approximately 3 minutes, or until the mixture becomes very thick.
Add the chopped apples and reduce to a simmer. Allow the apple mixture to simmer until the apples become just tender (approximately 10 minutes). Allow the mixture to cool.

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

3. Spoon a heaping 1/4 cup of fruit evenly onto all tortillas, sprinkle with cinnamon. Roll up tortillas, tucking in sides and place seam side down on lightly greased 8x8 baking pan.

4. Bring butter, sugars and water to a boil in a medium sauce pan. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring constantly for 3 minutes.

5. Pour sauce evenly over tortillas and let set for 45 minutes; sprinkle with extra cinnamon on top if desired. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

6. Serve with vanilla ice cream. Makes 6 large tortillas; may be cut in half to serve 12.