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Apple Chimichangas

A warm and delicious dessert featuring spiced apples wrapped in a crispy, buttery tortilla.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple Filling
  • 3 pieces Red Apples Use firmer varieties like Fuji or Honeycrisp.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Divided for frying.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Divided for frying.
  • 1/4 cup Cold Water Used to mix with cornstarch.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Thickens the apple mixture.
Chimichanga Wrapper
  • 4 pieces Tortillas Flour tortillas work best.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For frying and filling.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
  3. Add the chopped apples, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to the skillet.
  4. Cook until apples are soft, about 5 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the cold water and cornstarch until smooth.
  6. Add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet with apples and cook, stirring until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and divide the apple mixture among the flour tortillas, placing it on one half of each tortilla.
  8. Fold the tortilla over to enclose the filling.
Frying
  1. In a large skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
  2. Fry the chimichangas until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
  3. Mix the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle it over the hot chimichangas before serving.

Notes

Serve hot with a dusting of cinnamon sugar and a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of honey for extra sweetness. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or oven to retain crispiness.