Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Caramel Apple Taquitos — a perfect dessert that combines perfectly crispy tortillas with a gooey filling of sweet caramel and tender apples. These easy-to-make taquitos are not just for special occasions; they’re an ideal snack for any day, whether you’re enjoying a cozy evening at home or hosting a festive gathering. With each bite, you’ll experience the comforting flavors of cinnamon and caramel, making them irresistible for both kids and adults. Customize your taquitos by swapping apples for pears or adding your favorite nuts for extra crunch. Serve them warm topped with whipped cream or chocolate drizzle for an eye-catching treat that will impress everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 flour tortillas
- 2 crisp apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients.
- Peel and slice the apples thinly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar with ground cinnamon to create cinnamon sugar.
- Place sliced apples in the center of each tortilla, drizzle with caramel sauce, and roll tightly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry taquitos seam-side down for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg