Description
Enjoy the comforting taste of apple pie in a crispy taco shell. This sweet dessert is a playful fusion of two beloved treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 taco shells
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups chopped apples (about 4 medium apples)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- Whipped cream, for serving
- Caramel sauce, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place taco shells on a baking sheet.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add chopped apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to combine.
- Pour in lemon juice and water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender and the sauce has thickened, about 8-10 minutes. This is your sweet apple pie filling.
- Spoon the apple pie filling into the taco shells.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until shells are warmed through.
- Serve your sweet apple pie tacos warm, topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Notes
- For crispier shells, bake them for 5 minutes before filling.
- You can add a pinch of allspice or cloves for extra spice.
- Ensure apples are evenly coated with the spices and sugars for the best sweet apple pie taco flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and stovetop
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: Approximately 250-300 (will vary based on ingredients)
- Sugar: Approximately 20-25g
- Sodium: Approximately 150-200mg
- Fat: Approximately 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 3-5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 7-10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 35-40g
- Fiber: Approximately 2-3g
- Protein: Approximately 2-3g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 5-10mg
Keywords: Apple Pie Tacos, Sweet Apple Pie Tacos, Dessert Tacos, Apple Pie Filling, Sweet Dessert