Yummy Apple Burritos

Apple burritos are ideal for dessert, as an after school snack or to take on the road to a soccer practice.  For small children, use small flour tortillas, filling each with about 1/4 cup (50 mL) apple mixture.

Preparation time

10 minutes

Ready in

20 minutes

Makes

4 servings

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) unsalted butter
  • 6 Ontario Apples, peeled (if desired) and cut into thin slices
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground ginger
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) Ontario Maple Syrup
  • 4 large flour tortillas, preferably whole grain

Topping:

  • 1 tsp (5 mL) butter, melted
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) granulated sugar

Instructions

Additional fillings (optional): Dried cranberries, raisins, granola, toasted coconut, chopped nuts or chocolate chips

Additional toppings (optional): Ontario Maple Syrup, Ontario Honey, frozen vanilla yogurt or ice cream

In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples, cinnamon and ginger; stir until apples begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir cornstarch into maple syrup until dissolved. Add to apple mixture, stirring constantly until boiling and thickened, about 2 minutes.

Divide apple mixture among tortillas, placing in row on bottom third of each. If using additional filling, top apples with 2 tbsp (25 mL). Roll bottom of tortilla over filling; flip sides over then roll up tightly to enclose. Place seam side down on baking sheet.

Topping:

Brush tops with melted butter; sprinkle with sugar. Bake in 425°F (220°C) oven until crispy, about 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, sliced diagonally in half with additional toppings if desired.

Nutritional Information

  • Protein: 3.0 grams
  • Fat: 4.5 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 26.0 grams
  • Calories: 151
  • Fibre: 4 grams

Recipe tags

Dessert

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