Description
A warm apple-cinnamon hug wrapped in a golden, crispy tortilla? Yes, please. These Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quesadillas are the perfect mix of comfort food and morning fuel. Sweet caramelized apples meet melty cheese and cinnamon sugar, all tucked into a toasty tortilla that’s ready in minutes. This easy recipe makes a quick breakfast, cozy brunch, or even a healthy snack when you’re craving something sweet but satisfying.
Ingredients
2 medium apples, diced and peeled
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tablespoons butter (divided use)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 8-inch flour tortillas
optional maple syrup or powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
1. Peel, core, and dice the apples.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
3. Add apples, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.
4. Cook for 6–8 minutes until apples are soft and caramelized.
5. Lay out tortillas and sprinkle 1/4 cup of cheese on one half of each.
6. Spoon apple mixture evenly over cheese.
7. Fold tortillas in half.
8. Wipe skillet and melt remaining 1/2 tablespoon of butter.
9. Cook folded tortillas 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
10. Slice and serve with maple syrup or powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best texture.
Reheat in a skillet to maintain crispiness—avoid microwaving.
Add a touch of nutmeg or clove for a warmer fall flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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