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Apple Pie Enchiladas (Bakery-Style, Extra Gooey Version)

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APPLE PIE ENCHILADAS (BAKERY-STYLE, EXTRA GOOEY VERSION) ✨ made with soft flour tortillas stuffed with chunky cinnamon apples and baked in a rich buttery caramel sauce. Sweet, gooey, and absolutely irresistible.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Filling

2 cups apple pie filling (chunky, not pureed)

1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Enchiladas

6 small flour tortillas (soft taco size)

Butter or cooking spray (for greasing dish)

Caramel Sauce (Key to Gooey Texture)

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup water

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Drizzle

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1–2 tbsp milk

Instructions

1. Prep the Oven & Dish

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.

2. Fill and Roll

Mix cinnamon into apple filling if using.
Spoon filling evenly across tortillas (avoid overfilling).
Roll tightly like enchiladas and place seam-side down in the dish.
Keep them snug so they hold their shape while baking.

3. Make the Caramel Sauce (Important Step)

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine:

Butter

Brown sugar

Granulated sugar

Water

Cinnamon

Stir constantly until:

Fully melted

Gently bubbling

Slightly thickened (about 5–7 minutes)

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

4. Assemble

Pour the warm sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas.
Let sit for 5 minutes before baking to allow light absorption without sogginess.

5. Bake

Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until:

Edges are bubbling

Tops are lightly golden

Sauce has thickened into a syrupy consistency

6. Rest (Do Not Skip)

Let sit for 10 minutes after baking.
This allows the sauce to thicken into that rich, gooey caramel texture.

7. Optional Drizzle

Whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth.
Drizzle over warm enchiladas for a bakery-style finish.

8. Serve

Serve warm with:

Vanilla ice cream

Whipped cream

Extra caramel drizzle

Notes

Use chunky apple filling for the best texture.

Lightly toast tortillas before filling to reduce sogginess.

For extra gooey sauce, add 2 tablespoons heavy cream while cooking the caramel.

Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated gently.

Find it online: http://elladishes.com/apple-pie-enchiladas-bakery-style-extra-gooey-version/