Description
Sweet meets crispy in this apple pie egg rolls recipe, blending classic American dessert with Asian-inspired technique. Warm cinnamon-spiced apples wrapped in golden, crunchy wrappers offer you a delightful twist on traditional pie that promises pure comfort in every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Filling:
- 5 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced (3 1/2 cups or 875 milliliters)
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
Wrapper and Filling Base:
- 22–24 egg roll wrappers
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- Cooking oil or spray
Topping and Dipping:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) caramel topping for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal heat distribution and easy cleanup.
- Create a fragrant filling by combining diced apples, rich brown sugar, aromatic ground cinnamon, and cornstarch to enhance thickness and texture.
- Prepare each wrapper by spreading a thin layer of cream cheese, ensuring even coverage across the surface.
- Carefully distribute apple mixture in the center of each wrapper, leaving sufficient margin around the edges for secure folding.
- Moisten wrapper edges with water to help create a tight seal during rolling.
- Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in side corners to prevent filling from escaping during baking.
- Roll the wrapper tightly and completely, pressing edges to seal and create a compact egg roll shape.
- Arrange rolls on prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not touch each other.
- Lightly brush or spray the rolls with oil to promote golden, crispy exterior.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes, rotating midway to ensure even browning and crispiness.
- While baking, mix ground cinnamon and granulated sugar for the final coating.
- Immediately after removing from oven, gently roll hot rolls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Plate and serve with warm caramel sauce for a decadent finishing touch.
Notes
- Choose crisp, tart apples like Granny Smith for balanced filling flavor and prevent excessive sweetness.
- Ensure wrapper edges are completely sealed to prevent filling leakage during baking.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother spreading and easier wrapper preparation.
- Spray oil lightly to create golden, crispy exterior without making rolls greasy.
- Allow rolls to cool slightly before rolling in cinnamon sugar for better coating adherence.
- Replace traditional wrappers with gluten-free alternatives for dietary restrictions.
- Store leftover rolls in airtight container and reheat in oven to maintain crispness.
- Try adding chopped nuts or raisins to apple mixture for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 182 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg