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Apple Tortilla Dessert

This crispy, moist, fresh apple tortilla dessert filled with buttery cheesy caramelized apples is a simple sweet treat for all!
5 from 20 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side dishes, Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 7 Servings
Calories 382 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Peeled apples. Any dessert apple. 3 apples grinded and one apple diced into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons honey or to taste.
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 7 wheat flour tortillas.
  • 4 ounces of cheddar cheese
  • 4 tablespoons of chopped walnuts For inside and to garnish it.
  • Some avocado oil. To brush over before baking.

Instructions
 

  • First, preheat the oven to 400 °F.
  • Next, grind 3 apples and dice one apple into small pieces.
    4 Peeled apples. Any dessert apple.
  • Place all the apples in a hot skillet over medium heat. Add to it butter, honey, and cinnamon.
    2 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons honey, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Cook them until the apples are soft and caramelized and all the liquid has been vaporized.
  • Then, turn off the heat, add vanilla extract, and mix.
    ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • At this point, taste to customize the sweetness.
  • Then, take each tortilla and fill it with caramelized seasoned cooked apples.
    7 wheat flour tortillas.
  • Next, add a layer of cheese and chopped walnuts over the cooked apples.
    4 ounces of cheddar cheese, 4 tablespoons of chopped walnuts
  • To close it nicely, use some water or a mix of water and flour as glue.
  • Take some glue of choice and rub it around the tortillas.
  • Then, grab the side of the tortillas and flip them over to create a crescent shape.
  • Lay them inside a baking dish.
  • Brush them with some avocado oil. This helps crisp up better.
    Some avocado oil.
  • Place them uncovered on the oven middle rack and bake them for 20 minutes or until golden brown, and the cheese has melted.
  • Garnish them with walnuts and cinnamon.
  • Let them cool and ENJOY!

Notes

Tips
  • It is better to peel the apples. This helps to achieve a creamy consistency.
  • If you have time, pan-toast the walnuts to add a nutty flavour.
  • I only used 4 ounces of cheddar cheese. Use more cheese if you like.
  • Always taste test for the sweetness and adjust to your liking.
  • Add your favourite spices and herbs.
  • You can use egg yok instead of oil for more golden brown colour.
  • Instead of a crescent shape, you may roll up the tortillas and wrap them around the apples.
  • Double the recipe, or make it ahead for your next gathering.
Substitutes
  • Use any other tortillas of choice: Corn tortillas, oat tortillas, rice tortillas, or pita bread. Substitute wheat flour tortillas with grain-free tortillas and make paleo and gluten-free apple desserts with tortillas. Or use almond flour or coconut flour tortillas to make them keto-friendly.
  • Substitute apples with pears, peaches, bananas, apricots, blueberries, figs, mangos, or any other fruits you like as long as you remove their excess water or let their liquid vaporise while cooking them.
  • Use chopped cashews, pecans, hazelnuts, brazil nuts, almonds, or whichever nuts you like. You can also use seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds) instead of walnuts.
  • Substitute cheddar cheese with cream cheese, cottage cheese, feta cheese, or any other cheese you like, such as mozzarella. Greek yoghurt is another option. Or use nondairy cheese to make a vegan apple dessert with tortillas.
  • Use ghee or coconut butter instead of butter.
  • Maple syrup, molasses, and brown sugar are great substitutes for honey.
  • Substitute cinnamon with nutmeg, cloves, allspice, or ginger.
  • Use lemon, lime, or orange zest instead of vanilla extract, or leave it out.
  • If you are short on time, you can always use apple pie filling as a substitute.
  • Instead of baking, you may fry them in a skillet.
How to Bake it Crispy and Not Soggy
  • Make sure to caramelise the apples well to vaporise all the liquid.
  • Brush them with egg yok or some oil before baking.
  • Bake them uncovered at 400 °F.
How to Fix Dry Tortillas
Take a kitchen towel or paper towel, damp it with water, and wrap the tortillas inside. Then, place the wrapped tortillas in a hot oven or microwave for a few seconds (15- 30 seconds). Steam gets created, and moist softens the tortillas. Or you can water each tortilla with a damp kitchen towel.
Equipment
  • 10-inch cast-iron skillet. 
  • Grater 
Storage and Reheat
Store this apple dessert with tortillas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Whenever ready to serve them, let them heat up slowly in an oven or microwave them for a few seconds.
You can freeze them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Let them thaw in the fridge the night before, then heat them in an oven or microwave them.
How to serve Apple Dessert with Tortillas.
Serve apple dessert with tortillas as a delicious sweet treat after lunch or dinner. Or serve them as a sweet treat for breakfast or a snack. For fancy gatherings, you may serve them with tea, coffee and ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 9gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 368mgFiber: 5gSugar: 18g
Keyword Easy apple dessert with tortillas, Fresh apple tortilla dessert
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