Description
Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quesadillas are a delightful twist on traditional breakfast, featuring spiced apples and cheese inside golden tortillas, making them a cozy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
2 medium Apples
1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
2 tablespoons Light Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamo
¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
Pinch of Ground Cloves
1 tablespoon Water or Apple Juice
½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
8 small Flour Tortillas
4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
½ cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar (optional)
Maple Syrup or Honey (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and finely dice the apples
- Cook the Apple Filling: Melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a skillet, add apples, and cook for 3-5 minutes
- Sweeten and Spice: Stir in brown sugar, spices, and water/apple juice, and cook for another 5-7 minutes until tender
- Prepare the Tortillas: Lay out four tortillas and sprinkle half of the cheese over them
- Assemble the Quesadillas: Spoon the apple filling over the cheese, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and top with remaining tortillas
- Brush with Butter: Brush the top of each quesadilla with melted butter
- Cook the Quesadillas: Cook in a skillet over medium heat until golden and crispy
- Repeat and Serve: Cut cooked quesadillas into wedges and repeat the process
- Garnish and Enjoy: Serve warm with powdered sugar, maple syrup, or honey
Notes
You can prepare the apple filling in advance to save time on busy mornings.
Different fruits like pears or peaches can be used in place of apples.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 220-250 kcal
- Sugar: 12-15 g
- Sodium: 200-250 mg
- Fat: 10-12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6-7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 25-30 g
- Fiber: 2-3 g
- Protein: 6-8 g
- Cholesterol: 25-30 mg