Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these delightful Caramel Apple Chimichangas. This unique dessert combines crispy tortillas filled with sweet apple filling, warm spices, and a drizzle of rich caramel sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home, these chimichangas are easy to prepare and sure to impress both kids and adults alike. With a golden-brown exterior and gooey interior, each bite is a celebration of autumn’s best flavors. Customize them with your favorite toppings or enjoy them as they are—either way, they’re guaranteed to leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 apples (peeled and cubed)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 cup cornstarch
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 4 small flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup sugar (for coating)
- 1/2 tbsp cinnamon (for coating)
- 4–5 tsp caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel and chop the apples into small cubes.
- Cook the Filling: In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, salt, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Stir and heat over medium heat for about 3 minutes until thickened.
- Add Apples: Stir in the chopped apples and cook for about 10 minutes until soft. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Assemble Chimichangas: Spread about 1 teaspoon of caramel sauce on each tortilla. Add a spoonful of apple filling on top. Fold sides inward and roll tightly.
- Fry Chimichangas: Secure with toothpicks. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry chimichangas until golden brown on all sides using tongs.
- Finish: Drain on paper towels, roll in sugar-cinnamon mixture, and drizzle with additional caramel before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg