Description
These Baked Apple Pie Rice Paper Rolls offer a delightful twist on classic apple pie, featuring tender apple filling wrapped in crispy, golden rice paper. Perfect as a light dessert or snack, they combine the warmth of cinnamon-spiced apples with a crunchy exterior, baked to perfection for a healthier, fuss-free treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Rolls
- 12 rice paper wrappers
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cook the Apple Filling: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the diced apples and lemon juice. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the apples are slightly softened, stirring occasionally.
- Add Spices and Thicken Filling: Stir in the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth, then stir this slurry into the apple mixture. Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes until the filling thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Soften Rice Paper Wrappers: Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for about 10 seconds until it becomes soft and pliable. Lay it flat onto a clean work surface.
- Assemble the Rolls: Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the cooled apple filling onto the center of the softened rice paper. Fold the sides inward and then roll tightly like a burrito, ensuring the seam side is on the bottom when placed on the baking sheet.
- Repeat Assembly: Repeat the soaking, filling, and rolling process with the remaining wrappers and filling, arranging the rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Prepare for Baking: Lightly brush each roll with melted butter or spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle granulated sugar evenly over the rolls for a sweet, crisp finish.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the rice paper rolls are golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor.
- Serve these rolls warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for added indulgence.
- For best texture, enjoy the rolls fresh; however, they can be reheated in the oven to restore their crispness.
