Indulge in the perfect dessert fusion with these Apple Pie à la Mode Taco Cups. Crispy taco cups filled with warm apple pie filling and topped with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce. This dessert brings together the best of both worlds - the classic American apple pie and the indulgent ice cream sundae. It's a delightful treat that will have your guests begging for more!
Ingredients
- 6 flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
- Caramel sauce, for drizzling
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush each tortilla with melted butter, then flip and butter the other side as well.
- Gently press each tortilla into a muffin tin, shaping it into a cup.
- Bake the tortilla cups for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Set aside to cool.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Allow the apple filling to cool slightly.
- Spoon the apple filling into each taco cup, filling them to the top.
- Place the filled taco cups back in the oven for 5 minutes to warm up the filling.
- Remove from the oven and let the taco cups cool for a few minutes.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of each taco cup.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Enjoy your delicious Apple Pie à la Mode Taco Cups!
Interesting Facts
The first apple pie recipe was printed in England in 1381.
The phrase 'as American as apple pie' originated during World War II when soldiers used it to describe the things they missed from home.
The largest apple pie ever made was over 40 feet in diameter and weighed more than 17 tons.