Description
Delight in these crispy and sweet Apple Pie Egg Rolls, filled with a spiced apple and cream cheese mixture, baked to golden perfection and coated in cinnamon sugar. Served with warm caramel dipping sauce, this treat offers a fun twist on classic apple pie flavors in a handheld, flaky wrapper.
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
Egg Rolls
- 22-24 egg roll wrappers
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (about 2 teaspoons per egg roll)
- Cooking oil or cooking spray
Topping and Dipping
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup caramel topping, warmed (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, mix the finely diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch until well combined. Set the filling aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Assemble Egg Rolls: Lay out an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface. Spread approximately 2 teaspoons of softened cream cheese in the center, then spoon about 2 tablespoons of the apple filling over the cream cheese.
- Roll Egg Rolls: Lightly moisten the edges of the wrapper with water. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the left and right corners toward the center, pressing to seal. Continue rolling upwards to fully encase the filling, sealing the top edge with water to secure.
- Bake: Place the assembled egg rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush or spray them with cooking oil. Bake for 15-17 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Make Topping: While the egg rolls are baking, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish for coating.
- Coat and Serve: Once baked, immediately roll the warm egg rolls in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated. Serve warm with the caramel sauce on the side for dipping to enhance the sweet apple pie experience.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith apples for their tartness and firm texture that holds up well during baking.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy spreading and better melding with the apple filling.
- Lightly moistening the wrapper edges helps achieve a tight seal to prevent filling leakage during baking.
- Flipping halfway through baking ensures even crispiness on all sides.
- These egg rolls can be baked ahead and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- For extra indulgence, drizzle additional caramel sauce over the coated egg rolls before serving.
