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Close up shot of golden brown Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quesadillas showing caramelized apple filling and melted cream cheese.

Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quesadillas: A Crispy Caramelized Morning Treat

Crisp flour tortillas filled with tender caramelized apples in a dark cinnamon brown sugar glaze and melted cream cheese. A perfect sweet breakfast finished with powdered sugar and maple syrup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large Apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, diced
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar 50g, packed
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon 2g
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese 115g, softened
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter 42g, divided
  • 2 large Flour Tortillas 10-inch diameter
  • 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar For dusting
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup 60ml, amber

Equipment

  • 1 Non-stick Skillet or Griddle Cast iron is preferred for better char marks.
  • 1 Chef's knife For dicing apples.
  • 1 Fine-mesh Sieve For dusting powdered sugar.

Instructions
 

Prepare Apples
  1. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet. Add diced apples and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Cook for 2-3 minutes until a dark, gooey glaze forms.
Assembly & Cooking
  1. Spread cream cheese on half of each tortilla. Top with the glazed apple mixture and fold.
  2. Melt remaining butter in a clean skillet. Sear quesadillas for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown with slight char marks.
  3. Slice into triangles, dust with powdered sugar, and serve with a drizzle of maple syrup.

Notes

Use a heavy skillet to ensure even browning.
Do not overfill the tortillas or they will be difficult to flip.
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