Apple Pie Tacos feature tender cinnamon-spiced apples wrapped in a crispy tortilla, drizzled with sweet glaze, and topped with fun garnishes. A playful twist on a classic dessert everyone will love.
Apple Pie Tacos take the classic flavors of apple pie and turn them into a fun, handheld dessert. Warm, spiced apple filling is tucked inside a crispy tortilla for a playful and delicious twist.
These tacos can be finished with caramel sauce and a scoop of ice cream for added sweetness. Theyโre a creative treat thatโs perfect for parties, dessert tables, or family gatherings. We also make Pumpkin Pie Tacos.
These dessert tacos are always an easy fall dessert to make. They are loaded with the flavor of classic Apple Pie Recipe and made with simple ingredients. This recipe is an easy Easy Apple Dessert and perfect for all your holiday gathering.
You might also want to make Apple Cider Cupcakes, Apple Crostata and Apple Bundt Cake. Apple desserts always make the perfect fall dessert. The kids also love Caramel Apple Slices and Apple Fritters Recipe.
Table of contents
Why We Love This Recipe
- Handheld and fun. Apple pie tacos are easy to eat and perfect for parties or family desserts.
- Warm, spiced apples. The cinnamon and sugar blend creates a comforting, classic flavor.
- Crispy tortilla shell. Adds a satisfying crunch that contrasts with the soft filling.
- Customizable toppings. Drizzle glaze, add sugar, or a scoop of ice cream for extra indulgence.
- Creative twist on a classic. Gives traditional apple pie a playful and modern presentation.
Ingredients
- Street taco-size flour tortillas. Small tortillas work best for a fun, handheld dessert.
- Granulated sugar. Used to sweeten the apple filling and for dusting the tortillas.
- Ground cinnamon. Adds warm, classic spice flavor to the apple mixture and sugar coating.
- Butter, melted. Helps toast the tortillas and blend the cinnamon sugar for a crisp, flavorful shell.
Filling
- Apple pie filling. Sweet and tender cinnamon-spiced apples for the taco center.
- Caramel sauce. Adds rich, buttery sweetness. Homemade Caramel Sauce or store-bought works well.
- Vanilla ice cream. A creamy, cool topping that pairs perfectly with the warm apple filling. Try No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream.
The complete ingredient list can be found in the recipe card at the bottom.
Variations and Substitutions
- Taco Shell – We recommend street taco shells but feel free to make this with tortillas. There are many to choose from that may fit your dietary restrictions.
- Seasoning – Feel free to change the sugar to brown sugar if you prefer or use Easy Apple Pie Spice Recipe.
- Favorite Apples – You can make your own apple pie filling with your favorite apples.
- Lemon Juice – If you want to add more flavor. You can easily add lemon juice or lemon juice to the apple mixture.
- Change the Filling – You can easily use different pie filling. Use blueberry, peach, or strawberry for a delicious option.
How To Make Apple Pie Tacos
- Step 1 – Heat Oven – First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees medium heat.
Step 2. Use a shallow bowl and stir together the sugar and cinnamon. Gently stab the tortillas with a fork 4-5 times to help prevent air bubbles.
Step 3. Coat both sides of the tortillas with the melted butter. I used a basting brush. Then gently press the tortillas down into the sugar mixture to coat the shells. Flip and repeat until both sides of the tortillas are coated.
Step 4. Next, flip a muffin tin upside down, fold the tortillas in half. Then place them in between the muffin cups of the pan. This will help them keep the taco shape while baking. Bake for 5-6 minutes.
Step 5. Get out a large mixing bowl. Pour the apple pie filling into it. Use a knife or spoon to cut up any large pieces of apples in the filling. Then, pour in half of the caramel sauce and stir until well combined.
Step 6. Then, fill each taco shell with 1-2 spoons of the mixture. Place back in the oven and bake for 4-5 more minutes. Bake until the filling mixture is heated through, and the shells are golden brown.
Step 7. Finally, arrange on a platter and serve warm. Top with the ice cream and the leftover caramel sauce drizzled on top.
Expert Tips
- Poke Holes in Tortilla – To prevent air bubbles to form in the taco shells, we recommend poking holes with a fork.
- Tortillas Size – If you cannot find the street taco size tortillas. Cut soft taco size tortillas into 4 inch round circles with a cookie cutter or glass.
- Cover Tortilla – Cover the tortilla with the cinnamon and sugar on each side. This will give the apple tacos so much flavor.
- Taco Shell Shape – It is best to bake the tortillas on a muffin pan that has been turned upside down. This helps to keep the shape of the shell to easily fill them.
- Baking – Bake the tortilla for about 5 minutes. It does not take long to bake so watch closely.
- Apple Pie Filling – It may be possible that the apple pie filling has chunks in them. Just use a knife to cut the pieces into bite size pieces.
- Filling Shells – Since these are small size tortilla, it will not take much to fill the shells. Make sure to not overfill to easily serve them.
- Rest – After baking the apple tacos, allow the mixture to rest before serving.
Topping Ideas
There are many different toppings that can easily be added to these Apple Pie Tacos. These are some that we suggest to add texture and flavor.
- Topped with Whipped Cream – This apple taco recipe is delicious topped with Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe. You can also use cool whip.
- Drizzle of Caramel Sauce – These apple tacos are delicious topped with caramel sauce. You can even use chocolate if you are a chocolate lover like me.
- Vanilla Ice Cream – For an amazing fall dessert, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and chopped nuts.
Storage
Assembled tacos: Apple pie tacos are best served fresh, as the tortillas can become soggy over time.
Apple pie filling: Store any leftover filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat gently before using.
More Easy Apple Desserts
- Apple Cobbler
- Salted Caramel Apple Pie Recipe
- Apple Pie Cupcakes
- Easy Apple Dumpling Recipe
- Apple Blueberry Pie
- Apple Fries
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Apple Pie Tacos
Ingredients
For the Taco Shells:
- 18 Street Taco Size Flour Tortillas
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 cup Butter melted
For the Filling:
- 2 cans Apple Pie Filling 20 ounces each
- 1 cup Caramel Sauce divided
- Vanilla Ice Cream for serving
Instructions
For the Shells:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a shallow bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon.ย Gently stab the tortillas with a fork 4-5 times to help prevent air bubbles.
- Coat both sides of the tortillas with the melted butter with a basting brush.ย Then gently press the tortillas down into the sugar mixture to coat the shells.ย Flip and repeat until both sides of the tortillas are coated.
- Flip a cupcake pan upside down, fold the tortillas in half and place them in between the cups of the pan so that they keep their shape while baking.
- Bake for 5-6 minutes.
For the Filling:
- Pour the apple pie filling into a large mixing bowl.ย Use a knife or spoon to cut up any large pieces of apples in the filling.
- Pour in half of the caramel sauce and stir until well combined.
- Spoon approximately 1-2 spoons of the mixture into each of the taco shells in the tin.
- Place back in the oven and bake for 4-5 more minutes until the filling mixture is heated through and the shells are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven.ย Let the tacos sit for 3-5 minutes.
- Serve warm topped with the ice cream and the leftover caramel sauce drizzled on top.
