📖 Instructions

1. First, gently melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. This helps the apples soften and caramelize beautifully.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the peeled, cored, and diced apples with the brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Toss everything together until the apples are evenly coated with that sweet, spicy mixture. The aroma already starting to tantalize!
3. Pour the apple mixture into the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the juices have thickened into a luscious caramel sauce. You'll know it's ready when the apples are soft but still hold their shape. Avoid overcooking or you'll end up with apple sauce, not delightful, slightly firm apple pie filling!
4. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the apple mixture cool slightly. This prevents the tortillas from getting soggy.
5. Lay one tortilla flat on a cutting board. Spread a generous layer of cream cheese over half of the tortilla, leaving a small border along the edge. This adds a creamy, tangy contrast to the sweet apple filling.
6. Spoon the cooked apple mixture over the cream cheese layer. Be generous but don't overfill, or the quesadilla will be difficult to fold and cook without spilling!
7. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the apple mixture. This adds a final touch of sweetness and a beautiful visual appeal. If you don’t have caramel sauce, some honey works great too!
8. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Gently press down to seal the edges.
9. Return the skillet to medium heat. Place the quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the filling is heated through. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning!
10. Carefully remove the quesadilla from the skillet and place it on a cutting board. Let it cool slightly before slicing into wedges.
11. Serve warm, topped with a dusting of powdered sugar, a dollop of whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. And don’t forget a drizzle more caramel sauce for that ultimate indulgence. Enjoy every bite!