Description
Apple Pie Tacos combine the classic taste of apple pie with a crunchy taco shell. Enjoy warm spiced apples in a delightful handheld dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 small flour tortillas (4.5-inch street taco size)
- ⅓ cup salted butter, melted
- ¾ cup finely crushed vanilla wafer crumbs (or graham cracker crumbs)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (or apple pie spice)
- 20 oz canned apple pie filling (or fresh sautéed apples)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- Caramel sauce (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Heat 1-1.5 inches of neutral frying oil in a heavy-bottomed pan to 350-365°F (175-185°C). Briefly warm tortillas to make them pliable. Fry tortillas one at a time, flat for 10-15 seconds, then fold with tongs into a taco shape. Continue frying until golden and crispy (30-60 seconds per side). Drain immediately on paper towels and let cool.
- In a shallow dish, combine ¾ cup crushed vanilla wafer crumbs and 1 tsp cinnamon. Stir well.
- Gently warm the 20 oz canned apple pie filling in a saucepan or microwave until heated through. If desired, stir in ¼ cup heavy cream for added richness.
- Fill each cooled, crispy taco shell with the warm apple pie filling. Lightly brush the outside edges and top rim of each filled taco with some of the ⅓ cup melted butter. Immediately dip and roll the buttered edges into the cinnamon-crumb mixture to coat thoroughly.
- Serve Apple Pie Tacos immediately while shells are crisp. Optionally, top with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
- Best served fresh for optimal crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg