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Apple Pie Tortillas

Apple pie tortillas are golden crispy tortilla rolls filled with cinnamon apples and coated in cinnamon sugar. Cook tender spiced apples, thicken the filling, then fry and roll while hot for that crunchy finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 470
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tortilla rolls
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 4 cup apples, peeled and diced
  • 0.25 cup butter
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 0.5 cup cinnamon sugar for coating
  • 1 oil for frying
  • 1 vanilla ice cream for serving

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Cook the cinnamon apple filling
  1. Melt the butter in a skillet, then add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat until the apples are tender, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally so the spices coat evenly.
  2. Mix the cornstarch with the water until smooth, then stir it into the skillet to thicken. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the filling looks glossy and clings to the apples.
Fill and roll the tortillas
  1. Place 2-3 tablespoons of apple filling in the center of each tortilla. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks so the filling stays inside while frying.
Fry and coat
  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot, then fry the rolled tortillas for 2-3 minutes per side. Cook until golden and crispy, flipping once for even browning.
  2. Remove the tortillas and immediately roll them in cinnamon sugar while still hot. Let excess coating fall off so the outside stays crisp.
Serve
  1. Serve the tortillas warm with vanilla ice cream on the side. Add extra cinnamon sugar if desired right before serving for a finished look.

Notes

Best eaten right after frying; if needed, rewarm in a 350°F oven for 6-8 minutes to re-crisp. Store leftover tortillas in the fridge up to 3 days, but the crunch may soften. Freezing is not recommended because fried tortillas lose texture. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat butter and a smaller amount of cinnamon sugar coating (or use a cinnamon-sugar substitute) to cut calories.