At a glance
This savory quesadilla brings together sweet apples, slow-caramelized onions, melted Gruyère, spinach, and pecans in a crispy tortilla—the caramelizing is the star of the show and takes most of the time, but the actual assembly and baking happen quickly. It's a satisfying lunch or snack that delivers unexpected autumn flavors in less than an hour.
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Caramelized onion is the foundation
Sauté the sliced onion in butter. Add salt, thyme, sugar and a splash of brandy. Stirring occasionally, let the onion slowly caramelize until golden. The aroma is out of this world!
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Filling the tortilla
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the tortilla on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. On one half, layer the grated cheese, fresh spinach, apple slices, the cooked onion and chopped pecans. Sprinkle a little more cheese over everything.
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Fold it up and get ready to bake
Carefully fold the tortilla in half and brush the top with melted butter. This will make it beautifully crispy and golden once baked. This small trick makes a big difference!
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