Crispy wonton wrappers filled with fall spiced apple cider fruit spread then tossed in cinnamon-cardamom sugar. An easy, quick, and incredibly delicious snack.

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apple filled wontons split enough exposing filling

Sometimes I want to be extra and other times I want stuff done for me. This is one of those recipes I just want things done for me!

As long as the filling tastes good as does the end result, a quick and easy snack is just the what I want. That and these apple filled wontons have everything, sweet and fall spiced apple filling, crissssppppyyyy wontons, thickly coated in a cinnamon-cardamom sugar. Sweet, crunchy, soft, and easy!

Some of you know about my love for Trader Joes and that it is an hour and a half ordeal just to go there and get home. So when I go, I send it. Picking out whatever tickles my fancy throwing care to the wind. I picked up two fall spreads last time not 100% knowing what I wanted to do with them but knew I’d figure it out. I then watched Bake it Easy on Netflix and decided crispy apple & pumpkin filled wontons it is! Apple and pumpkin separate of course… that would be weird otherwise.

The apple filling works really well. The pumpkin butter is a bit more tricky to work with. Besides, I like apples better anyway. But if you do want to use the pumpkin butter, go for it! The result is still delicious, they’re just a little more tricky to make sure they’re fully sealed. As long as you don’t overfill them, there won’t be an explosion in the oil.

birds eye view apple filled wontons coated in cinnamon sugar

Shopping List:

1 11.4oz jar makes 24 filled wontons

1 11.4oz Jar Apple Cider Fruit Spread and/or 1 11.4oz Jar Pumpkin Butter
5 Wonton or Egg Roll Wrappers, quartered – before cutting measurements of 6.5 x 6.5 inches
2 Cups Granulated Sugar
1 Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
½ Tablespoon Ground Cardamom
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Vegetable Oil for frying

birds eye view apple filled wontons broken in half exposing filling

Apple Filled Wontons Recipe Notes:

Working with Wonton Wrappers:

These are actually pretty easy to work with. They’re forgiving too. I used egg roll wrappers that measured 6.5 inches by 6.5 inches which gave me four 3.25 x 3.25 inch squares, the perfect size.

Filling Wonton Wrappers:

Don’t overfill. If overfilled they’ll burst while frying making a giant mess. Use just over a teaspoon if using wrappers measuring 3.25 x 3.25 inches. Use slightly less filling if wrappers are smaller. Be sure to coat two sides of the wrapper with water before folding them over to seal. Press as much air out as you can while sealing them, pressing firmly on the sealed edges to ensure a tight seal. Thus ensuring no spilling while frying.

birds eye view apple filled wontons and apple spread on a cooling rack

Step by Step Instructions:

Prepare Cinnamon-Cardamom Sugar: In a large bowl combine 2 cups granulated sugar, 1 Tablespoon cinnamon, ½ Tablespoon cardamom, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Mix to combine, set aside
Prepare a baking tray with paper towels, set aside
Prepare wontons. Fold wonton in half, cut down the center. Fold in half again, cut down the center again. Repeat until 24 squares

Using a teaspoon, scoop little more than a teaspoon of apple cider spread and put in center of wonton
Using water and a finger, rub water on two sides of the wonton
Using water and a finger, rub water on two sides of the wonton. I find filling works best when holding wonton in my palm. Fold wonton wrapper over filling, matching up the top corner. Work down one side, then the other side pushing air out as you go
Gently press both sides against each other ensuring full closure

In a deep frying pan over medium heat, add 1-2 inches vegetable oil. Allow to come to about 325 degrees. Test the temperature of oil by dropping in a tiny amount of flour. If the flour sizzles, the oil is ready
Once oil is at temp, gently drop wontons in, working in small groups, I did 6-8 at a time
Fry on first side 2-3 minutes, flip, continue to fry until golden brown
Remove from oil and place on paper towels, 1 minute or so
Toss wontons in prepared sugar mixture, set on baking tray, allow to cool at least 2-3 minutes. Filling will be hot
Repeat until all have been fried

there’s nothin’ like some deep fried, crispy, sugary spiced apples

Apple Recipes You’ll Love:

Caramel Apple Bread Bites: Ooey, gooey, and SUPER easy. Tender bites of semi-crisp apple, gooey spiced caramel, against soft and warm bits of bread.

Caramel Apple Streusel Cheesecake: Luscious cinnamon-vanilla cheesecake, tender spiced apples, crunchy streusel topping, and apple cider caramel make this fall dessert sexy, messy, creamy, and crunchy.

Frosted Apple Bars: Gently cooked & sweetly spiced apples, encased in a light and flaky crust, topped with a vanilla glaze. These frosted apple bars are the best of them all.

Gooey Apple Bars: A tender and incredibly moist sour cream cake absolutely loaded with apples then layered on a pecan crumb crust. Served with an almond drizzle and freshly whipped cream.