Apple Cinnamon Chimichangas are a delicious dessert featuring warm, spiced apples wrapped in a crispy, golden-brown tortilla. They’re like a cross between an apple pie and a churro! Here’s how to make them:
Ingredients:
- 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 flour tortillas (small or medium size)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- ½ cup granulated sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Apple Filling:
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cook for about 5 minutes until the apples soften.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then add it to the apples and cook for another minute until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Chimichangas:
- Spoon a portion of the apple mixture onto the lower third of each tortilla.
- Fold in the sides and roll tightly like a burrito.
- Use a toothpick to secure if needed.
- Fry Until Golden:
- Heat about 1 inch of oil in a pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the chimichangas for about 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and drain on a paper towel.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar:
- While warm, roll the chimichangas in a cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Serve:
- Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce.
Would you like a baked version instead of fried?
