Description
Baked Apple Pie Rice Paper Rolls offer a delightful twist on classic apple pie, encasing a warm spiced apple filling inside crispy baked rice paper wrappers. Perfectly golden and lightly sweetened, these easy-to-make dessert rolls combine the comforting flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar with a crisp texture, ideal for fall or anytime you crave a light treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Assembly
- 8 rice paper wrappers
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Cooking spray or additional melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the rolls.
- Make Apple Filling: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine diced apples, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the apples soften and the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Soften Rice Paper: Fill a shallow dish with warm water and dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for about 10 seconds until softened. Lay the softened wrapper flat on a clean surface.
- Fill and Roll: Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the apple filling onto the lower third of the rice paper wrapper. Fold the sides inward, then roll tightly like a burrito, sealing the edges. Place the roll seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat: Repeat the softening, filling, and rolling process with all remaining wrappers and filling.
- Brush with Butter: Lightly brush or spray the tops of the rolls with melted butter or cooking spray to promote browning.
- Bake Rolls: Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the rolls turn golden and crisp. Turn them halfway through baking for even browning.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the baked apple pie rice paper rolls to cool slightly before serving. Optionally dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla yogurt.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, lightly dust the rolls with powdered sugar after baking.
- These rolls are best enjoyed warm and can be served with whipped cream or vanilla yogurt for added richness.
- If the rice paper sticks while rolling, lightly dampen your hands to make handling easier.
