Description
A delightful twist on classic dessert combining sweet apples and rich caramel in a crispy tortilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 apples (peeled and chopped into cubes, Granny Smith works well)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 cup cornstarch
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 4 small flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
- 4–5 tsp caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Pie Filling: In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, salt, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Stir until mixed, then cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes until thickened. Add the chopped apples and cook for about 10 minutes until soft. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Assemble the Chimichangas: Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. On each tortilla, spread 1 teaspoon of caramel sauce in the center. Spoon the apple filling over it. Fold in the sides and roll to form a chimichanga. Secure with a toothpick if necessary.
- Fry the Chimichangas: Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry chimichangas, turning until golden brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Roll warm chimichangas in cinnamon-sugar mix and drizzle with extra caramel sauce before enjoying.
Notes
These are best served warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chimichangas, dessert, apple, caramel, fried, easy recipe, sweet snack