Hey there, snack squad! 🙌 Ready to take your dessert game to the NEXT LEVEL? We’re making Apple Pie Tacos, and yes, they’re just as awesome as they sound
Picture crispy taco shells loaded with sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with creamy whipped cream. It’s like your fave apple pie had a baby with a taco. Let’s do this!
Ingredients:
For the Apple Filling:
- 4 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are 🔥)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional but yum)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (for thickening)
For the Tacos:
- 6-8 small flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar (mix 1/2 cup sugar + 1 tbsp cinnamon)
Toppings:
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
- Caramel sauce (because why not?)
Instructions:
Step 1: Make the Apple Filling
- Peel & Chop: Peel the apples and chop them into small pieces—about the size of a dime. Not too big, not too small, just right.
Thicken It: Mix in the cornstarch slurry (that’s the cornstarch + water) and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens up. Remove from heat and let it cool while you make your taco shells.
Step 2: Make the Taco Shells
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prep the Tortillas: Brush both sides of each tortilla with melted butter and then coat them in the cinnamon sugar mix.
Shape the Shells: Flip a muffin tin upside down and place the tortillas between the cups to form taco shapes. You can also use oven-safe bowls or taco molds if you have them.Bake: Bake for about 5-7 minutes, or until the tortillas are crispy and golden brown. Let them cool for a couple of minutes before filling.
Step 3: Assemble the Tacos
- Fill ‘Em Up: Spoon a generous amount of the apple filling into each taco shell.
- Top It Off: Add a big dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream, and drizzle with caramel sauce for extra sweetness