Ingredients
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- 3 medium apples (about 3 cups diced after preparation)
- 8 soft 6-inch flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for filling
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for filling
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water, only if needed
- 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter, for brushing
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for coating
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, pinch nutmeg, chopped toasted nuts, caramel for serving
Instructions
- Wash, core, and finely dice apples. Combine coating sugar with coating cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add apples, brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt. Cook 8–12 minutes until tender and juices are syrupy.
- If watery, stir in cornstarch mixed with cold water and cook 1–2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat; cool about 10 minutes.
- Warm tortillas briefly if stiff. Spoon about 2 generous tablespoons filling onto each. Fold sides in and roll snugly.
- Brush lightly with melted butter. Toast seam-side down in a medium-low to medium skillet; turn until golden all around, about 3–6 minutes per batch.
- While warm, lightly coat with cinnamon sugar. Rest about 5 minutes; serve warm, checking that centers are not too hot.
Notes
- Timing: total time includes about 15 minutes of inactive time (10 minutes cooling the filling + 5 minutes resting the finished rolls). Browning time depends on how many rolls fit in your pan.
- Cooking times are estimates for an editorial formulation, not measured kitchen-test results.
- Oven alternative: 400°F (205°C) for about 12–16 minutes.
- Air fryer: 350°F (175°C) for about 6–9 minutes.
- Do not add cornstarch unless the filling remains watery. Do not overfill.
- Refrigerate promptly and use leftovers within 3–4 days. Reheat thoroughly to 165°F (74°C).
- Vegetarian when your tortillas and toppings are vegetarian (some flour tortillas contain lard); check product labels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooling and resting: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian