Description
Apple Pie Quesadillas are a deliciously easy dessert or sweet snack combining tender, caramelized apples with warm, crispy tortillas. This sweet treat features cinnamon-spiced apple filling cooked on the stovetop inside a folded tortilla, optionally enhanced with melted cheese for a sweet-savory twist. Topped with powdered sugar and drizzled with caramel sauce, these quesadillas bring the comforting flavors of apple pie into a quick, handheld dessert perfect for any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Filling
- 2 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Quesadilla
- 4 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella (optional for sweet-savory flavor)
- Butter or oil for cooking
Toppings (Optional)
- Powdered sugar
- Caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Filling: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until the apples are tender and caramelized. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: Lay out the flour tortillas on a flat surface. If using cheese, sprinkle about 2 tablespoons evenly over half of each tortilla. Spoon the warm apple filling evenly over the cheese or directly onto the tortilla if not using cheese. Fold each tortilla in half to enclose the filling.
- Cook the Quesadillas: Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil. Place each folded quesadilla onto the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the tortilla is golden brown, crispy, and the filling is warmed through.
- Serve: Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and let cool for 1 to 2 minutes. Cut each into wedges. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with caramel sauce before serving for extra sweetness and presentation.
Notes
- Great as a quick dessert or sweet snack.
- Try adding a pinch of nutmeg or a splash of vanilla extract to the apple filling for enhanced flavor.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
