Description
Give your favorite fall dessert a fun twist with these Apple Pie Tacos! These crispy, cinnamon-sugar taco shells are filled with warm, caramelized apple filling and topped with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. They’re the perfect handheld dessert for any apple lover!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Taco Shells:
- 6 small flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- For the Apple Filling:
- 4 large apples (Granny Smith or your favorite variety), peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- For Serving:
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
- Caramel sauce for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Cinnamon-Sugar Taco Shells:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- Brush both sides of each flour tortilla with melted butter, then dip them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well-coated.
- Fold each tortilla over a thick wooden spoon handle or a baking rack bar to create a taco shape. Place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 7-9 minutes or until golden and crispy. Let them cool completely.
- Prepare the Apple Filling:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the diced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the sauce is thick and caramel-like. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Assemble the Apple Pie Tacos:
- Spoon the warm apple filling into each cinnamon-sugar taco shell.
- Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce for an extra touch of decadence, if desired.
- Serve & Enjoy:
- Serve the Apple Pie Tacos immediately while the shells are crispy and the filling is warm. These are best enjoyed fresh!
Notes
Best served fresh for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg