Fried Apple Pie Tacos
Cinnamon apples simmered in a thick syrup and spooned into fried, cinnamon sugared tortilla shells.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Deep skillet
- Tongs
- Thermometer
- Paper towels
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 medium apples peeled and sliced thin
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 to 4 tablespoons cold water
- 6 flour tortillas eight inch
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
- ½ cup cinnamon sugar for coating, about 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 cup whipped cream optional, for topping
Instructions
Cooking
- Simmer. Simmer the apples with the sugar, spices, and water for ten minutes.
- Thicken. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until thick.
- Fry. Fold each tortilla and fry a few seconds per side in oil at 350 F.
- Coat. Sprinkle the hot shells with cinnamon sugar.
- Fill. Fill with apples and top with whipped cream.
Notes
Substitutions: Canned apple pie filling replaces the homemade filling, and baked shells replace fried ones.
Tips: Fry just before serving and drain the shells well.
Storage: Filling three days refrigerated. Shells stay crisp for about an hour.
Nutrition does not include the optional whipped cream.