Description
Baked Apple Pie Rice Paper Rolls offer a delightful twist on traditional apple pie by using thin, crispy rice paper wrappers filled with a spiced apple mixture. These rolls are baked until golden and crisp, delivering a warm, comforting dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for serving with ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Filling
- 6 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Assembly and Baking
- 12 rice paper wrappers
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Ice cream or whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the rolls.
- Prepare Apples: In a large bowl, mix the diced apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, brown sugar, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and cornstarch until the apples are evenly coated and the mixture is well combined.
- Soak Rice Paper: Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for 10-15 seconds until soft and pliable. Remove and lay it flat on a clean surface.
- Fill Wrapper: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the apple filling onto the lower third of the softened rice paper, ensuring not to overfill to maintain an easy roll.
- Roll the Wrapper: Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling, then tightly roll from the bottom up and place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush with Butter: Repeat the soaking, filling, and rolling process with remaining wrappers. Once all rolls are assembled, brush their tops evenly with melted butter for a golden crust.
- Bake Rolls: Bake the rice paper rolls in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until they turn crispy and golden brown.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the rolls cool for a few minutes to firm up before serving.
- Optional Garnish: Dust the cooled rolls with powdered sugar for added sweetness and serve with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the rice paper wrappers are softened just enough to be pliable; soaking too long can cause tearing.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar based on the sweetness of your apples and personal preference.
- For extra crispness, you can flip the rolls halfway through baking.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
