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Apple Pie Tacos Recipe

Apple Pie Tacos Recipe
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5 from 12 reviews

Delightfully crispy and sweet, these Apple Pie Tacos transform classic apple pie flavors into a fun, handheld dessert. Coated with vanilla wafer crumbs and cinnamon, baked to golden perfection, then filled with warm apple pie filling and topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce, they’re a playful twist perfect for parties or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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Taco Shells

  • 6 small flour tortillas (4.5-inch street taco size)
  • ⅓ cup salted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup finely crushed vanilla wafer crumbs (or graham cracker crumbs)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (or apple pie spice)

Filling

  • 20 oz canned apple pie filling (or fresh sautéed apples)
  • ¼ cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)

Toppings (Optional)

  • Whipped cream
  • Caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Taco Shells: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of each tortilla generously with melted butter. In a shallow dish, mix together the crushed vanilla wafers and cinnamon. Press each buttered tortilla into this crumb mixture, coating both sides thoroughly. Place the coated tortillas on a wire rack and let them rest for 5 minutes so the crumbs set properly.
  2. Shape & Bake: Drape each tortilla over the bars of your oven rack or use a taco molds—an inverted muffin tin works great. Bake them for 8-10 minutes until they turn golden and crisp. Once done, remove from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes to become even crunchier.
  3. Warm the Filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the apple pie filling and heavy cream. Stir frequently, warming until the mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. For extra warmth and flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg during this step if desired.
  4. Assemble Your Tacos: Spoon the warm apple filling into the crispy shells, allowing some filling to overflow for maximum flavor and presentation. Finish by topping with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce for that extra indulgence.

Notes

  • Keep shells crispy: Allow the shells to cool a couple of minutes before adding the filling to avoid sogginess.
  • Make ahead: Bake the shells up to 2 days in advance and store them airtight at room temperature; warm the filling just before serving.
  • Avoid tearing tortillas: If tortillas feel stiff, brush with extra melted butter and warm slightly before shaping to prevent breaking.
  • Crunch boost: For extra texture and flavor, dip the shells twice into the crumb mixture for a double coating.
  • Freeze option: Freeze baked shells in zip-top bags; reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes before serving.

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Keywords: apple pie tacos, dessert tacos, apple dessert, fun dessert, crispy tacos, holiday dessert

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