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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast Recipes

    Sunday Morning Apple Pie Fold-Overs

    Published: Dec 21, 2019 · Modified: Aug 17, 2020 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    Sunday mornings are about relaxing and enjoying life. And my Sunday Morning Apple Pie Fold-Overs are a delicious way to enjoy your Sunday mornings!

    apple pie foldovers on white platter

    One of my great memories of my childhood was when my mother would cook something special for me. She was not a great cook and never really enjoyed cooking until later in her life. However, there were a few things she made really well! Those were always the treats I looked forward to.

    My mom worked night shifts so she could be home to take us to school and pick us up which is one of the reasons I learned to cook. I loved to eat and didn’t want to wake her so I ended up making my own lunches. But every now and then my mom would make flour tortillas and her extra special treat was always apple turnovers.

    Coming from Texas at an early age one of the things I missed most of all were tortillas. They were plentiful in our grocery stores in Texas but it wasn’t something people in New Jersey used or could even pronounce correctly. Although my mom couldn’t make corn tortillas, she could make some darn good flour tortillas and I know she would have loved this recipe, combining two of my favorites in one delicious dish.

    What ingredients do you need to make Apple Pie Fold-Overs?

    ingredients to make apple pie fold-overs in glass bowls on a wooden cutting board with apples and Mission flour tortillas

    Let’s start by gathering our ingredients for this dish which in chef speak is known as the mise en place (everything in its place).

    What Kind of Apples are best for Cooking and Baking?

    It’s important to use the right kind of apple for cooking or baking and for my Apple Pie Fold-Overs I used Golden Delicious apples. You could also use Granny Smiths, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, and Braeburn to name a few. You want a firm crisp apple for baking, one that will hold its shape and some firmness.

    cut apples in a saute pan with water

    The first step after peeling and cutting the apples into chunks is to simmer them with water for five minutes to release some of the juices and make the apples softer.

    apples ina saute pan with brown sugar and cinnamon

    The next step is adding the brown sugar, cinnamon and a pinch of sea salt. Mix well and simmer for an additional five minutes.

    sugared apples in a saute pan with flour and a spoon

    Now it’s time to thicken up the apples and juices by adding some flour and sugar to the pan. Mix the flour into the apples completely and bring to a boil. This will cook the flour and help in the thickening process.

    Chef Dennis Tip-

    If the apple mixture starts to look gummy or too thick, add more water or apple juice to the pan. The mixture should be thick but still somewhat liquid.

    cooked apples in a pan with butter and a spoon

    The last step in making this apple pie mixture is adding in a tablespoon of butter. Set aside the apples while you finish the dish. Keep the apples warm or reheat them when ready to serve your fold-overs.

    ingredients in glass bowls to make glaze for apple pie fold-overs

    Before you start the tortillas make sure to make your glaze for the fold-overs. Powdered sugar, milk and vanilla are all you need to make the glaze.

    Chef Dennis Tip-

    Adding a squeeze of lemon juice or lime juice to the glaze is a nice way to add additional flavor to the fold-overs. You can even add in a little finely grated zest.

    Mission Super Soft Flour Tortillas are the perfect size for my Apple Pie Fold-Overs.

    Always heat your flour tortillas before using. It brings out more of the flavor of the tortilla and adds color. Use a griddle or large sauté pan for best results.

    After you have browned all of the tortillas, brush a little butter on one side of the tortilla and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

    Place the tortillas sugar side down on a heated griddle to caramelize the sugar and add a beautiful rich color to the tortilla. Be careful when taking the tortillas off the griddle. The heated sugar can burn you!

    Chef Dennis Tip-

    I found that moving the tortillas around while browning helped keep them from burning.

    toasted flour tortillas next bowl of cooked apples

    Then it’s just a matter of putting your Apple Pie Fold-Overs together.

    Chef Dennis Tip-

    Put the glaze in a small plastic bag, and snip a very small piece of the end of the bag to add the drizzle to the fold-overs.

    apple pie fold-over on a white plate with raspberries and whipped cream

    Although they’re great all by themselves, add a little fresh whipped cream and fruit to the plate with your Apple Pie Fold-Over and you’ve got so much more for breakfast. You’ve created a culinary masterpiece!

    Chef Dennis Tip-

    Any canned pie filling can be used in place of the fresh apples. Add pecans or walnuts to the apples for added crunch, or sprinkle on top of the fold-overs.

    If you love apples you’re going to love these recipes:

    • Caramel Apple Torte
    • Italian Apple Cake
    • Holiday Pie Recipes

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    Apple Pie Fold-Overs

    I love lazy Sunday mornings and my Apple Pie Fold-Overs are a delicious way to start your day, no matter what day it is.  These easy to make fold-overs stuffed with tart-sweet apples will bring smiles to your breakfast table.  And they also make a great dessert!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 259kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 6 flour tortillas
    • 3 cups apples peeled and chopped
    • ½ cup water
    • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 pinch sea salt
    • 1 tablespoon flour
    • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon butter

    Cinnamon Sugar

    • 1 tbsp sugar
    • ¼ tsp cinnamon
    • 1 tbsp butter melted

    Glaze

    • ½ cup powdered sugar
    • 1 tablespoon milk
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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    Instructions

    Sugar Drizzle

    • Combine powdered sugar, milk and vanilla in small bowl, mixing well.
    • Put drizzle into a small plastic bag, cutting the tip of the bag and drizzle the apple pie fold-overs when ready.

    Fold-Overs

    • Combine cinnamon and sugar and set aside until needed.
    • Combine apples and water in small saucepan. Cook and stir on high heat until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer 5 minutes. 
    • Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon and a pinch of sea salt. Simmer 5 minutes. Stir frequently. 
    • Combine flour and granulated sugar. Stir into apple mixture. Bring to a boil and allow to boil for 1 minute. Stir in butter and set aside keeping warm until needed.
    • Heat both sides of the Mission® Super Soft Flour Tortillas on a skillet.  This will help the tortilla get some color and finish the cooking process.  *Big bubbles can appear and this is normal, they will go down.
    • Brush one side of the Mission® Super Soft Flour Tortillas with butter, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.  Repeat this process for each tortilla.
    • Place the buttered and sugared tortilla back on the skillet long enough to get some caramelization of the sugar; giving the tortilla a beautiful golden brown color.  Just be careful not to burn the tortilla or burn your hands when you remove them from the skillet.  Sugar can cause some pretty bad burns.  Repeat this process until you’ve finished the tortillas.
    • Fill un-sprinkled side of tortilla with apples and fold over.  Repeat the process until finished and drizzle with the glaze and serve immediately.
    • Garnish with fresh berries, mint leaves and whipped cream.

    Notes

    Chef Dennis Tips-
    Any canned pie filling can be used in place of the fresh apples.
    Add pecans or walnuts to the apples for added crunch, or sprinkle on top of the fold-overs.
    Put the glaze in a small plastic bag, and snip a very small piece of the end of the bag to add the drizzle to the fold-overs.
    If the apple mixture starts to look gummy or too thick add more water or apple juice to the pan. The mixture should be thick but still somewhat liquid.
    Adding a squeeze of lemon juice or lime juice to the glaze is a nice way to add additional flavor to the fold-overs. You can even add in a little finely grated zest.
    I found that moving the tortillas around while browning helped keep them from burning.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 252mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 2.9mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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    Comments

    1. Sharon Karniss

      April 01, 2020 at 12:08 am

      going to use cherry pie filling also
      just something i found in the cabinet

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        April 01, 2020 at 10:20 am

        That will work great!

        Reply
    2. Nicole Washington

      December 30, 2019 at 11:18 am

      These are really creative! I bet they would taste amazing with ice cream on the side too!

      Reply
    3. Debbie

      December 30, 2019 at 2:56 am

      5 stars
      Such a great idea, these are like a apple pie quesadilla. i love anything cooked in a tortilla so this is perfect .The drizzle is the crowning glory, I cant wait to try these.

      Reply
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