Apple Pie Quesadillas

Apple Pie Quesadillas - crunchy cinnamon sugar tortillas filled with apple pie filling and caramel sauce, a quick and easy recipe with only 6 ingredients. Serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice - cream or whipped topping and you'll enjoy every bite - they're sooo delicious. 

If you're looking for easy apple desserts and delicious apple pie recipes, you're in the right place! Along with these Apple Pie Quesadillas, try some of my favorite fall apple desserts, including Caramel Apple Pie Taquitos, Delightful Apple Pie Taco Cups, and Apple Cheesecake Tacos. These easy apple desserts are perfect for apple season and are a delicious way to enjoy classic fall flavors!

Key Ingredients for Apple Pie Quesadillas

• Apple pie filling - Sweet, juicy apple pie filling adds a delicious fruity center and classic apple pie flavor. You can use store-bought filling, or make your own using my Homemade Apple Pie Filling recipe for an extra homemade touch.
• Caramel sauce - Smooth, buttery caramel sauce adds rich sweetness and pairs perfectly with the warm cinnamon and apple flavors. I like to use my Caramel Apple Crisp recipe as inspiration for the homemade caramel flavor in this dessert.
• Small flour tortillas - Small flour tortillas are perfect for creating individual quesadillas. They become lightly crisp and golden when cooked, while keeping the sweet apple filling warm and delicious inside.
• Granulated sugar - Granulated sugar is combined with cinnamon to create a sweet, crisp coating that adds extra flavor and a delicious crunch to the tortillas.
• Ground cinnamon - Cinnamon brings warm, cozy flavor and gives these quesadillas that classic apple pie taste we all love.
• Unsalted butter - Unsalted butter helps the tortillas turn golden and crisp while adding a rich, buttery flavor that brings all the ingredients together.

How to make Apple Pie Quesadillas?

How to Make Apple Pie Quesadillas?

Step 1 - Prepare the cinnamon sugar
Combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Mix well and set aside.

Step 2 - Prepare the tortilla
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add ½ tablespoon of butter. Spread ½ tablespoon of caramel sauce over half of a tortilla, then spoon 2-3 tablespoons of apple pie filling over the caramel sauce.

Step 3 - Cook the quesadilla
Fold the tortilla in half and carefully place it in the pan with the melted butter. Cook until golden brown, then carefully flip and cook the other side until golden brown and crisp.

Step 4 - Coat with cinnamon sugar
Brush both sides of the warm quesadilla with the melted butter from the pan, then place it in the bowl with the cinnamon sugar. Sprinkle and turn until evenly coated.

Step 5 - Repeat and add caramel
Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas. Cut each quesadilla in half and drizzle with additional caramel sauce.

Step 6 - Serve warm
Serve these Apple Pie Quesadillas warm with a scoop of vanilla or caramel ice cream or a dollop of whipped topping. They make a quick and easy dessert, breakfast, or snack!

Tips and tricks:

Chop the apple filling: If your apple pieces are large, chop the apple pie filling into smaller pieces before filling the tortillas. This makes the quesadillas easier to fold and helps prevent the filling from falling out.

Don't overfill the tortillas: It can be tempting to add extra apple filling and caramel, but too much filling can make the quesadillas difficult to close and more likely to leak while cooking. Keep the filling in the center and leave about a ½-inch border around the edges.

Use medium heat: Cook the quesadillas over medium heat rather than high heat. This gives the tortillas enough time to become golden and crisp without burning the outside before the filling is heated through.

Watch the caramel sauce: Caramel can become very runny when heated. Use a thin layer inside the quesadilla and avoid spreading it all the way to the edges to help prevent leaking.

Brush with butter while warm: Brush both sides of the hot quesadilla with the melted butter from the pan before coating it with cinnamon sugar. The butter helps the sugar and cinnamon stick to the tortilla and creates a delicious crispy coating. If you enjoy this crispy, buttery technique, you might also like my Caramel Apple Chimichangas.

Coat immediately: For the best cinnamon-sugar coating, toss the quesadillas in the sugar mixture while they are still warm. The coating sticks much better before the butter cools. If you love this sweet cinnamon-sugar combination, you might also enjoy my Cinnamon Sugar Apple Muffins.

Use a clean pan between batches: If caramel or sugar starts to burn in the pan, carefully wipe it out before cooking the next batch. Burnt sugar can make the tortillas taste bitter and cause them to brown too quickly.

Serve immediately: Apple Pie Quesadillas are best served warm, when the tortillas are crisp and the apple filling and caramel are warm. Add a scoop of vanilla or caramel ice cream or whipped topping just before serving.

Apple Pie Quesadillas FAQs

Can I use corn tortillas for these apple pie quesadillas?

I recommend using small flour tortillas for this recipe. They are soft and flexible, making them easy to fold and helping create a crisp, golden exterior when cooked.

Can I make these apple pie dessert quesadillas in an air fryer?

Yes! Place the assembled quesadillas in a lightly greased air fryer basket and cook at 350°F for about 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through. Cooking time may vary depending on your air fryer.

What can I serve with these apple pie treats?

Serve these delicious quesadillas with apple pie filling warm with a scoop of vanilla or caramel ice cream, whipped topping, or an extra drizzle of caramel sauce.

f you're looking for more delicious apple desserts, be sure to try my Puff Pastry Apple Cinnamon Rings, Apple Crisp Tacos, and Snickerdoodle Apple Pie Bites - three easy and irresistible treats that are perfect for apple season and fall baking!

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