Easy Crispy Cinnamon Apple Quesadilla Wedges
A quick and comforting snack featuring crispy tortillas filled with warm, cinnamon-spiced apples. Perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon treats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples (about 10.5 oz / 300g), peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons (25 g) sugar (granulated or brown sugar)
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 2 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
- 2 teaspoons (10 g) unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling: Peel and thinly slice 2 medium apples. Toss them in a bowl with lemon juice, cinnamon, sugar, vanilla extract (optional), and a pinch of salt. Set aside to macerate slightly.
- Butter the tortillas: Spread about 1 teaspoon softened butter evenly on one side of each tortilla.
- Assemble the quesadilla: Place one tortilla butter side down in a pan over medium-low heat. Spread half the apple mixture evenly over the tortilla, leaving a small border. Top with the second tortilla, butter side up.
- Cook the quesadilla: Cook gently until the bottom tortilla is golden and crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Carefully flip and cook the other side until golden and the apples are warm and tender, about 3-4 minutes more.
- Slice and serve: Remove from the skillet, transfer to a cutting board, and slice into wedges. Serve warm.
Notes
Use medium-low heat to avoid burning the tortillas while allowing the apples to soften. Thinly slice apples and pat dry if excess juice is released to prevent soggy quesadillas. Butter is key for a crispy crust. Optionally dust wedges with cinnamon sugar or serve with honey or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (4 wedg
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
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