Apple Pie Tacos are so delicious and really easy to make for a fall dessert. Apple pie filling added to a cinnamon sugar tortilla makes a decadent treat.
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. We also love Air Fryer Apple Fries and Applesauce Bread.
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.
This recipe is great for the fall, but we have even made them for a family Taco Tuesday night. The crispy taco shells, apple pie filling and the flavor makes for a family favorite. For more fun dessert tacos, make Pumpkin Pie Tacos.
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What are Apple Pie Tacos?
Apple pie tacos takes your sweet tooth to the next level. A small tortilla is prepared with melted butter, cinnamon and sugar and then baked.
The tortilla once folded and baked is then filled with apple pie filling. It is a tasty combination that makes a delicious fall dessert.
Ingredients
Taco Shells
- Street Taco Size Flour Tortillas
- Granulated Sugar
- Ground Cinnamon
- Butter melted
Filling
- Apple Pie Filling
- Caramel Sauce. I love this Easy Homemade Caramel Sauce Recipe.
- Vanilla Ice Cream. 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.
How to Store Leftovers
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For best results and to prevent them from being soggy, store the filling separately from the taco shells.
More Easy Apple Desserts
- Apple Cobbler
- Caramel Apple Popcorn
- Apple Pie Cupcakes
- Easy Apple Dumpling Recipe
- Apple Blueberry Pie
- Apple Fries
It’s your turn to make this luscious apple pie taco recipe. Please come back and leave a comment.
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. 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. 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.
- 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. 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. Let the tacos sit for 3-5 minutes.
- Serve warm topped with the ice cream and the leftover caramel sauce drizzled on top.
