Apple Pie Roll-Ups (Print Version)

Flour tortillas filled with spiced apples, baked golden for a quick, delightful treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Apple Filling

01 - 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ Roll-Ups

06 - 6 medium flour tortillas
07 - 2 tablespoons melted butter

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

08 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced apples, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon nutmeg. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until apples soften and juices become syrupy. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - Lay out tortillas and evenly spoon the apple mixture along one edge of each tortilla.
04 - Roll each tortilla tightly around the filling and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Brush the tops of the roll-ups with melted butter to enhance browning.
06 - Combine ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture generously over the buttered roll-ups.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until roll-ups are golden and crisp.
08 - Allow roll-ups to cool slightly before serving warm. Optionally serve with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get the cozy flavor of homemade apple pie ready to serve in under thirty minutes, no pie crust required.
  • The contrast of crispy, buttery tortilla against soft spiced apples feels like a sophisticated dessert but tastes like comfort food.
  • It's forgiving enough for beginners but impressive enough to serve to guests without feeling rushed.
02 -
  • Don't skip cooling the apples briefly or the warm filling will make your tortillas soggy and they'll fall apart when rolling.
  • If your tortillas crack when rolling, microwave them for ten seconds wrapped in a damp paper towel to soften them back up.
03 -
  • Room-temperature tortillas are harder to roll without cracking, so keep the stack warm by covering with a kitchen towel after you peel each one.
  • The cinnamon sugar coating caramelizes slightly in the oven, creating a crispy crust that's the best part—so don't hold back on how much you sprinkle.
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