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Home » Desserts » Apple Pie Chimichangas

Apple Pie Chimichangas

September 27, 2017 by Judith Hannemann

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These chimichangas are so easy to make, you'll serve them often!

These apple pie chimichangas are so easy to make, you’ll make them often!

Apple Pie Chimichangas: Easy

When you need a dessert on the double, these apple pie chimichangas are an answer to your prayers!

In fact, they can even double for apple pie itself since they taste almost the same.

These chimichangas are so easy to make, you'll serve them often!

Change One Ingredient, Get A Different Flavor

These chimichangas are fried in oil, so if you like deep fried pie pockets, that’s the way to go.

However, if you feel like a rich buttery experience, swap out the oil and saute these little beauties in some butter What a wonderful flavor!

Try them both ways.

These chimichangas are so easy to make, you'll serve them often!

All The Fixins

The very best thing about these chimichangas is that you probably have everything you need right in the pantry or freezer.

If your family loves tacos, then you’re sure to have some flour tortillas hanging around. Tacos are something I rarely eat, but I have flour tortillas on hand because I use them for wraps and grab-and-go breakfasts.

But if you don’t have them on hand but have some refrigerated pie crusts in the freezer, that can stand in for the tortillas. It may not taste the same, but it sure will taste good!

If you’re like me, then there’s a can of apple pie filling lurking in the back of your cupboard. And there’s not many of us who don’t have sugar and a bit of cinnamon on hand.

A commercial caramel sauce may be used here, but I made my own simply because I had everything on hand!

The Recipe

 

These chimichangas are so easy to make, you'll serve them often!
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Apple Pie Chimichangas

These apple pie chimichangas are so easy to make, you’ll make them often!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time8 mins
Total Time13 mins
Course: desserts
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: apple pie, chimichanga
Servings: 8
Calories: 264kcal
Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

  • 21 oz 1 can apple pie filling
  • 8 flour tortillas 8-inch diameter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • oil for frying
  • caramel sauce see NOTES

Instructions

  • Heat about 1/2-inch of oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat until oil reaches 350℉
  • Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside.
  • To make tortillas more pliable, place the stack of 8 between 2 paper towels and sprinkle towels with about 1 tsp water. Microwave on high for 10-15 seconds.
  • Place about 1/4 cup of the pie filling in the center of each tortilla. Roll up egg-roll style. Secure end with a toothpick. Repeat for remaining tortillas.
  • Fry 2-3 chimichangas at a time, about 3-4 minutes each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  • Repeat for remaining chimichangas.
  • Roll warm chimichangas in cinnamon sugar. Serve with caramel sauce if desired.

Notes

Store-bought caramel ice cream sauce may be used. To make your own, mix 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup unsalted butter & 1/4 cup light cream or half-n-half in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until sauce boils; boil for 3-4 minutes. For a thinner sauce, add more cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Melinda says

    October 7, 2017 at 11:32 pm

    I had to make these last week as soon as I saw them! In my cast iron skillet it only took 3 T. of butter to fry them up and, oh my!!! They were amazing! Everyone in the family agreed, I’ve got to make them again. Great recipe, Judith!

    • Judith Hanneman says

      October 8, 2017 at 3:58 am

      Woo hoo!!! So glad you liked them!!!

  2. Bonnie@Tastykitchenn says

    October 15, 2017 at 4:31 pm

    Tried this last week and my family absolutely loved it! Thanks for the recipe.

    • Judith Hanneman says

      October 15, 2017 at 4:47 pm

      I am so glad your family enjoyed this!!!

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