Fall Caramel Apple Dessert (Print View)

Tortillas filled with caramel apples, spiced, and baked until golden for an irresistible autumn treat.

# Components:

→ Apples

01 - 3 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced

→ Filling

02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 3 tablespoons brown sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

→ Wraps

09 - 6 (8-inch) flour tortillas

→ Topping & Assembly

10 - 1/3 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
11 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
13 - Melted butter for brushing

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes until apples are tender but not mushy.
03 - If the filling is too liquid, stir in cornstarch and cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 1/3 cup of caramel sauce.
04 - Lay tortillas flat. Divide the apple filling evenly among the tortillas, placing it in a line down the center of each.
05 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla, then tightly roll up to enclose the filling.
06 - Place the rolled wraps seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with melted butter.
07 - In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the tops of the wraps.
08 - Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the wraps are golden brown and slightly crisp.
09 - Drizzle with extra caramel sauce before serving. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses simple pantry staples you likely already have
  • Perfect balance of crispy exterior and soft apple filling
  • Customizable with different fruits or add-ins
  • Great for using up extra apples from fall apple picking
02 -
  • These wraps taste best when served warm within 30 minutes of baking
  • Each wrap contains approximately 290 calories
  • The filling can be made a day ahead and refrigerated
  • Perfect for using slightly past prime apples
  • Can be assembled ahead and baked just before serving
03 -
  • The secret to perfectly crisp wraps is ensuring your apple filling isn't too wet. If needed, cook it slightly longer to evaporate excess moisture or add a bit more cornstarch. A dry filling prevents soggy bottoms during baking.
  • For the most flavor development, let your apple mixture cook until the sugar begins to caramelize slightly before adding the caramel sauce. This creates multiple layers of caramel flavor that make these wraps irresistible.
  • When selecting tortillas, flour varieties labeled "burrito size" work best as they're sturdy enough to hold the filling without tearing. Warming them briefly before filling makes them more pliable and less likely to crack when rolling.

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