Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quesadillas Recipe
Delight in the cozy flavors of this Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quesadillas recipe, combining tender cinnamon-spiced apples and creamy cheeses melted inside warm flour tortillas. Perfect for a comforting morning treat that’s quick to prepare and bursting with autumn-inspired taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 quesadillas (serves 4)
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cinnamon Apples
- 2 medium apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Quesadillas
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Cinnamon Apples: In a medium skillet over medium heat, combine the sliced apples, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and brown sugar. Cook and stir occasionally until the apples are tender and the sugar has caramelized slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: Spread a quarter cup of softened cream cheese evenly over one side of each flour tortilla. Sprinkle a quarter cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the cream cheese, then spoon half of the cooked cinnamon apples over the cheese. Top with a second tortilla to close the quesadilla.
- Cook the Quesadillas: Heat 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully place two quesadillas in the skillet and cook until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt, about 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is fully melted, another 3-4 minutes. Repeat with the remaining butter and quesadillas.
- Serve Warm: Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and let them cool slightly before slicing into wedges. Serve immediately for a warm, gooey breakfast treat.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best balance of sweetness and acidity.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar based on your desired sweetness level.
- For a crispier quesadilla, press down gently with a spatula during cooking.
- Optionally, drizzle with honey or maple syrup before serving for extra sweetness.