Description
These Apple Pie Egg Rolls are a delightful twist on classic apple pie, wrapped in crispy egg roll wrappers and baked to golden perfection. Filled with tender diced Granny Smith apples, cinnamon, and cream cheese, then coated in a cinnamon-sugar mixture and served with warm caramel dipping sauce, they offer an irresistible dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 5 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced (about 3 ½ cups)
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (about 2 teaspoons per egg roll)
Egg Rolls
- 22-24 egg roll wrappers
- Cooking oil or cooking spray
Topping
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup caramel topping, warmed
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the finely diced Granny Smith apples, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and cornstarch. Mix until well incorporated and set the mixture aside.
- Assemble Egg Rolls: Lay out the egg roll wrappers on a clean surface. Spread about 2 teaspoons of softened cream cheese in the center of each wrapper, then top with approximately 2 tablespoons of the apple filling.
- Roll Egg Rolls: Lightly moisten the edges of each egg roll wrapper with water. Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the right and left corners toward the center, pressing to seal. Continue rolling upward to fully enclose the filling and secure the edges with water.
- Bake: Place the sealed egg rolls onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush or spray them lightly with cooking oil to ensure crispiness. Bake for 15-17 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Make Topping: While the egg rolls bake, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish to prepare the coating.
- Coat and Serve: Immediately after baking, roll the warm egg rolls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring even coverage. Serve hot with warm caramel sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can use other tart apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Braeburn if Granny Smith apples are unavailable.
- Make sure to seal the egg rolls properly with water to prevent filling leakage during baking.
- For a crispier texture, you can also lightly spray the egg rolls with cooking spray before baking.
- The caramel sauce can be substituted with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for variation.
- Store any leftover egg rolls in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture.
