Apple Pie Tacos
A fun twist on a classic dessert, Apple Pie Tacos combine warm, spiced apples with crispy tortillas for a delicious treat.
Ingredients
For the apple filling
- 4 apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup water
For the taco shells
- 6 pieces flour tortillas
- Oil for frying
- ½ cup sugar-cinnamon mixture
Instructions
Preparation of apple filling
- In a saucepan, combine the apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water.
- Cover and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often, until the apples are tender.
- Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 3-4 tablespoons of water, then add this to the apple mixture and cook until it thickens.
Preparing taco shells
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Fold each tortilla in half and fry for a few seconds. Brown the tortillas on both sides until golden, then sprinkle them with the sugar-cinnamon mixture.
- Fill the tortillas with the apple mixture, top with whipped cream, and sprinkle with additional sugar-cinnamon mixture.
Notes
Serve Apple Pie Tacos warm for the best flavor. You can experiment with different toppings like caramel sauce or nuts.