What kind of apples are best for these quesadillas?

The recipe specifies using sweet and tart apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced, to achieve a balanced flavor in the filling.

How do I ensure the apple filling thickens properly?

Whisk arrowroot into water before adding sugar and cinnamon, then simmer on low heat with the apples, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften and the sauce thickens.

What's the recommended way to fold the quesadillas?

After adding the apple filling down the middle of the tortilla, fold the sides across the filling, similar to how you would wrap a gift, before flipping to bake the other side.

Can I make these Apple Pie Quesadillas gluten-free?

Yes, you can easily make this recipe gluten-free by substituting the regular tortillas with your favorite gluten-free tortillas.

How should I store and reheat leftover Apple Pie Quesadillas?

Store any leftover quesadillas in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat them gently in a skillet or oven until warmed through for best results.

5 years ago

Apple Pie Quesadillas
[Vegan]

MA By: Mireille Aikman

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Golden brown vegan Apple Pie Quesadilla wedges, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, arranged on a plate, revealing warm spiced apple filling.

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The sweetest quesadillas with warm apple pie filling!

Ingredients You Need for Apple Pie Quesadillas [Vegan]

4 tortillas
3 sweet and tart apples peeled, cored, and cut into 4 pieces
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup water
1/2 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon arrowroot
2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking spray

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How to Prepare Apple Pie Quesadillas [Vegan]

Peel the apples and cut them into thin slices lengthways then sprinkle them with the lemon juice.
Combine cinnamon and sugar into cinnamon sugar.
Put water and arrowroot in a saucepan. Whisk to dissolve the arrowroot in the water.
Then add sugar and cinnamon to the saucepan and stir to combine.
Put the saucepan on low heat and bring it to a light simmer. Now add the sliced apples/
Stir occasionally until the apples are soft and almost fall apart. Take of the heat and let the filling cool.
Then heat a cast-iron skillet to medium and add olive oil or cooking spray into the pan.
Put one tortilla in the skillet and take a couple of tablespoons of apple pie filling down the middle of the tortilla.
Once the quesadilla turns golden fold the sides of the tortilla across the filling like you wrap a gift.
Flip the quesadilla and bake the other side until golden. Take the quesadilla out of the pan.
Sprinkle it with cinnamon sugar and cut the quesadilla into wedges.
Repeat for the remaining tortillas.