Moosewood -Apple Quesadillas

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Apple Quesadillas

 

Recipe By :Moosewood Collective

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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5 large medium-tart apples -- or 8 medium, such as Crispin,

peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 8 cups)

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

6 8- or 9-inch wheat tortillas*

cooking spray or vegetable oil

 

*We recommend MexAmerica Flour Tortillas. They are a generous 9-inch size, come

10 to a package in a resealable bag, and are both delicious and pliable. They

are in the refrigerated section of many supermarkets.

 

In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice and cinnamon. Melt

the butter in a deep 10- or 12-inch skillet. Stir in the apples, cover, and cook

on medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but

still firm enough to retain their shape. Stir in the maple syrup, cover, and set

aside.

 

Warm a lightly oiled, preferably nonstick skillet on high heat. Place a tortilla

in the skillet and heat for 1 to 2 minutes, Flip it over, place 1 scant cup of

cooked apples on one half and cook for another 1 1/2 minutes, until the tortilla

is crisp and lightly browned. Fold in half transfer to a warm serving platter,

and cover with a clean towel. Make 5 more quesadillas the same way, then serve

immediately.

 

PER 5.5-OUNCE SERVING: 273 CALORIES, 3.4 G PROTEIN, 8.8 G FAT, 48.4 G

CARBOHYDRATES,

4.3 G SATURATED FATTY ACIDS, 15.5 MG CHOLESTEROL, 211.6 MG SODIUM, 6.3 G TOTAL

DIETARY FIBER

 

 

Source:

" Moosewood Restaurant New Classics "

Copyright:

" 2001 Moosewood, Inc. "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 53 Calories; 6g Fat (93.9% calories from

fat); trace Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 16mg Cholesterol;

59mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Fruit; 1 Fat.

 

NOTES : Quicker than apple crepes and lower in fat too, apple quesadillas can be

a lovely dessert or the main attraction at a brunch. These crisp, flaky wheat

tortillas wrapped around juicy cinnamon spiced apples will satisfy any yen for

apple pie on the spot. If you make the apple filling ahead

or have any left over, it will keep, covered, for about 4 days in the

refrigerator. Just reheat the filling while warming the oil for the quesadillas,

and in minutes you're ready to eat.

True apple lovers will want to savor the quesadillas unadorned, but for a fancy

dessert,try Caramel Sauce (opposite), a dollop of vanilla ice cream, maple

syrup, or fresh whipped cream.

 

 

Serves: 6

Preparation time: 15 to 20 minutes

Cooking time: about 25 minutes (see Note)

 

note - use two skillets simultaneously to cut the quesadilla cooking time in

half.

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