Apple Pie Tacos
Apple Pie Tacos - Get your tastebuds ready for the most fun and festive fall dessert recipe experience - Apple Pie Tacos! They are made with a gooey cinnamon apple pie filling inside a crunchy sweet taco shell made with a cinnamon-y sugar mixture for the ultimate fall feast.
Equipment
- muffin tray
- mixing bowl
- sauce pan
Ingredients
For The Tacos Shells
- 6 small flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For The Apple Pie Filling
- 3 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored and diced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
For The Topping
- Whipped Cream or Vanilla Ice Cream
- Caramel Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Taco Shells:
- Brush both sides of each flour tortilla with melted butter.
- In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the buttered tortillas.
- Gently press each tortilla into the shape of a taco shell.
- Place the shaped tortillas on a baking sheet or press the taco in an upside down muffin tin and bake for about 8-10 minutes until crispy and golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Prepare the Apple Pie Filling:
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg to the skillet.
- Cook the apples for about 5 minutes until they are slightly softened.
- In a small bowl, mix together the lemon juice and flour. Add this mixture to the skillet and stir well.
- Continue cooking the apple mixture for another 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
Assemble the Apple Pie Tacos:
- Spoon the apple pie filling into each prepared taco shell.
- Optionally, top with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Serve and Enjoy!