Caramel Apple Chimichangas
A delicious, crispy fall dessert, these Caramel Apple Chimichangas are filled with a sweet apple pie filling and caramel sauce, then fried to golden perfection and coated in cinnamon-sugar. A perfect autumn treat!
Ingredients:
For the Apple Pie Filling:
2 apples peeled and chopped into cubes
teaspoon cinnamon
cup cornstarch
cup sugar
1 cup water
teaspoon nutmeg
teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt 蓼
1 teaspoon lemon juice
For the Chimichangas:
4 small flour tortillas
cup sugar
tablespoon cinnamon
4-5 teaspoons caramel sauce
cup vegetable oil
Instructions:
1 Make the Apple Pie Filling:
Peel and chop the apples into cubes. Set them aside.
In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, salt, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Stir well and heat over medium heat for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the mixture thickens, add the apples. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the apples are soft. Remove from heat and set aside to cool for a few minutes.
2 Prepare the Chimichangas:
In a small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon for coating.
Place a small drizzle of caramel sauce about 1 teaspoon in the center of each tortilla and spread it out.
Spoon the cooled apple filling over the caramel sauce.
Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up into a chimichanga. Secure with a toothpick.
3 Fry the Chimichangas:
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
Carefully place each chimichanga in the hot oil. Fry on all sides until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
4 Coat with Cinnamon-Sugar:
While the chimichangas are still warm, roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat them evenly.
Drizzle with additional caramel sauce before serving.
Serving Tips:
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or extra caramel sauce for an indulgent treat!
Storage:
These are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in a hot oven or toaster oven to crisp them up again.
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