Description
Delicious Apple Pie Taquitos filled with spiced apples and coated in cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 8 small flour tortillas (6 inches each)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples begin to soften.
- Thicken the filling. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water until smooth. Stir the mixture into the apples and cook for another 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the filling cool slightly.
- Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Fill the tortillas. Warm the tortillas briefly in the microwave under a damp paper towel to make them easier to roll. Spoon approximately 1–2 tablespoons of apple filling in a line near one edge of each tortilla.
- Roll the taquitos. Roll each tortilla tightly around the filling and place it seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush with butter. Brush the tops and sides of the rolled tortillas with melted butter.
- Bake until crispy. Bake for 12–15 minutes, turning halfway through if needed, until the tortillas are golden brown and crisp.
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar. While the taquitos bake, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- Coat and serve. Let the taquitos cool for 1–2 minutes, then lightly brush with a little extra melted butter if needed. Roll them in the cinnamon sugar until coated. Serve warm with caramel sauce, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a mix of sweet and tart apples.
- These taquitos can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg