Name: Caramel Apple Chimichangas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients: 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp); 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg (optional); 2 tbsp butter; 1/3 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade); 6 flour tortillas (8-inch size); Vegetable or canola oil, for frying; 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating after frying)

Description

Caramel Apple Chimichangas are crispy, golden-fried tortillas filled with warm spiced apples and gooey caramel sauce. Like a handheld apple pie, they’re indulgent, fun, and perfect for fall dessert cravings.

Ingredients

2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
2 tbsp butter
1/3 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
6 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
1/2 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating after frying)

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Instructions

In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the diced apples.
Stir in granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 8–10 minutes until apples are tender and mixture is thickened. Let cool slightly.
Place a few tablespoons of the apple mixture in the center of each tortilla.
Drizzle caramel sauce over the apple filling.
Fold the sides of the tortilla in, then roll up tightly like a burrito to seal.
Heat about 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
Fry the chimichangas seam-side down until golden brown on all sides, turning as needed.
Drain on paper towels, then immediately roll in cinnamon sugar to coat.
Serve warm with more caramel sauce or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Notes

Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture.
Let the apple filling cool slightly before filling the tortillas to prevent tearing.
Roll chimichangas tightly and fry seam-side down to help seal them.
Baking is an option—brush with butter and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes.
Great with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or chocolate drizzle.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
Calories: 320
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg