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Apple Pie Tacos

Apple Pie Tacos: A Fun Twist on a Classic Dessert

Apple Pie Tacos bring a fun twist to a classic dessert, combining the comforting flavors of apple pie into crispy, handheld tacos.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Taco Shells
  • 8 pieces Street Taco Flour Tortillas Can cut larger tortillas into quarters for mini tacos.
  • 1/3 cup Salted Butter Substitute with coconut oil for a vegan option.
  • 1 cup Finely Crushed Vanilla Wafer Crumbs Graham cracker crumbs can be used as an alternative.
Filling
  • 1 can Canned Apple Pie Filling Fresh sautéed apples mixed with brown sugar and lemon is a fancier alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Full-fat coconut milk is a great dairy-free substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Apple pie spice can also be used.
For Serving (optional)
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1/2 cup Caramel Sauce Can be homemade or store-bought for simplicity.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Saucepan
  • Shallow Dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Brush both sides of the street taco flour tortillas with melted butter.
  3. Mix crushed vanilla wafer crumbs with ground cinnamon and press each tortilla into the mixture.
  4. Place the coated tortillas on a wire rack and allow them to rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Shape the tortillas over an oven rack or using a taco mold.
  6. Bake the shaped tortillas for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
  7. Cool the shells for 5 minutes after baking.
  8. In a saucepan, combine apple pie filling with heavy cream and heat until bubbly.
  9. Optionally, add a pinch of nutmeg to the filling.
  10. Fill the cooled taco shells with the warm apple mixture, and top with whipped cream and caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cool the filling slightly before adding it to the shells to maintain their crunch. Store leftovers at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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