Name: Apples Honey Cheese Quesadilla
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 Whole Wheat or Spelt Tortillas; 1.333 cups Cheddar Cheese; 1 Granny Smith Apple; honey

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Apples Honey Cheese Quesadilla

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Ingredients

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Apples Honey Cheese Quesadilla

4 Whole Wheat or Spelt Tortillas

1 ⅓ cups Cheddar Cheesedivided

1 Granny Smith Applepeeled and sliced thin, divided OR 1/3 cup apple sauce

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Instructions

Place 1/4 of the apple slices (or 2 tbsp apple sauce) on a tortilla, top with 1/3 cup of the cheese and a drizzle of honey.

Cover with another tortilla.

Slide the tortilla “sandwich” into a saute pan over medium heat and cook for 3 minutes on each side.

Cut into wedges.

Serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Apple Prep Prevents Sogginess 🍎
Thinly slice Granny Smith apples and pat them dry with paper towels just before assembling to prevent excess moisture from making the tortilla soggy during cooking.
Butter the Outside, Not Inside 🧈
Apply a thin layer of butter to the exterior of the tortilla before pan-frying for a golden, crispy exterior while keeping the inside filling dry and the cheese perfectly melted.
Medium Heat is Your Sweet Spot 🔥
Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side rather than high heat to allow the cheese to melt completely while the tortilla becomes crispy without burning the honey or apples.
Layer Cheese on Both Sides 🧀
Place a thin cheese layer against each tortilla half before adding apples to create a moisture barrier that prevents sogginess and ensures the cheese adheres properly.
Drizzle Honey Just Before Serving 🍯
Add honey as a finishing drizzle after cooking rather than before to preserve its distinct flavor and prevent it from caramelizing or burning during the pan-frying process.