These easy caramel apple pie taquitos are a quick, sweet treat! Homemade apple pie filling is rolled up in soft, buttery, cinnamon-sugar-coated tortillas and baked until crispy and crunchy.
Hey, Cousins! My favorite time of year is right around the corner – autumn! Think of all the delicious desserts that we’re about to enjoy… pumpkin season, apple season, salted caramel treats, red velvet everything! If you have a crazy sweet tooth like me, it’s our time to shine.
To get y’all ready for fall, today I’m sharing a sweet treat that has all the makings of a great apple pie rolled into one dessert. (See what I did there!) We’re making caramel apple pie taquitos! These crunchy dessert taquitos are a sweet variation of a traditional taquito – a tasty filling rolled into a tortilla and fried until crispy.
What Are Caramel Apple Taquitos?
I think just about everyone has heard of taquitos – you can find them rollin’ and cookin’ in just about every gas station, on the appetizer menu at your local Mexican restaurant (also called flautas), or in the freezer section at your grocery store. The savory versions make a GREAT late-night snack. The sweet version? Even better!
Apple pie taquitos are made with a sweet homemade apple pie filling rolled into a flour tortilla and baked until crispy. Then they’re drenched in butter, rolled in a cinnamon sugar mixture, and finished off with a drizzle of caramel sauce. How insanely indulgent does this sound?! When I tell y’all this is an irresistible dessert, I mean it! Sorry in advance for the number of caramel apple pie taquitos you’ll be forced to make!
Apple Pie Taquitos Recipe Ingredients
Thankfully, you only need a few simple ingredients and some pantry staples to make this dessert! Be sure to print out the recipe card below and take it with you to the store – it has the complete list of ingredients, measurements, and directions!
Now, here’s what you need to make some tasty caramel apple pie taquitos.
- Flour Tortillas: these are the base of the dessert taquitos. You want to make sure you grab soft taco size, not burrito size (too big), or street taco size (too small, unless you want mini taquitos!).
- Apples: you’ll want to use the same kind of apples you use to make apple pie. I prefer the crisp, tart Granny Smith apples, which I use in my go-to apple pie filling recipe.
- Apple Juice: helps to really amp up the apple flavor in the filling.
- Brown Sugar & White Sugar: we’ll use both types of sugar in this recipe – prepare for sweetness!
- Butter: melted butter gives these caramel apple taquitos an irresistible, buttery flavor and helps the cinnamon sugar stick.
- Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice – the common apple pie spice combination.
- Caramel Sauce: the perfect finishing touch! I love using my homemade salted caramel sauce, but store-bought is a quick and convenient option.
Can I use canned apple pie filling instead of homemade?
You sure can! A can of apple pie filling is a great shortcut, especially if you already have it on hand. My best advice is to taste it ahead of time, though, and make sure it doesn’t need anything extra.
Can I use pie dough or corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas?
Another variation of these caramel apple pie taquitos I’ve seen is using pie dough instead of a tortilla. I think this is a great idea and makes it even more like an actual pie! I’d recommend rolling the pie dough to the same thickness as a tortilla to get the same results. FYI – using corn tortillas wouldn’t be my first choice. They won’t crisp up like flour tortillas do and are much more likely to fall apart while rolling.
How to Make Caramel Apple Pie Taquitos
Okay, friends, we’ve reached the good part: how to make these delicious apple pie taquitos! They are the perfect last-minute dessert, something to satisfy your sweet tooth, and the perfect nod to one of the most classic desserts there is. Here’s how it’s done!
- Make the apple pie filling. Peel and chop the apples into small pieces, then toss them into a pan along with the apple juice, brown sugar, spices, and a little cornstarch to thicken the mixture. Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring regularly. When it’s done, remove the pan from the heat and let it cool.
- While the apple pie filling cooks, preheat your oven to 350°F. Then, make the cinnamon sugar mixture in a bowl and set aside.
- Next, warm the tortillas so they’re pliable. I do this by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and placing them in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- Fill each tortilla with a scoop of apple pie filling and roll the tortilla up. Place each apple pie roll seam side down on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet or baking dish.
- Brush the rolled taquitos with melted butter and pop them in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
- Apply more butter, then roll each taquito in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat it completely.
- Drizzle the apple pie taquitos with your caramel topping, serve, and savor the deliciousness!
Apple Pie Taquitos Recipe Tips and Variations
Cousin Rosie tips time, y’all! I always want to share tips, tricks, and different ways to make my easy recipes, especially when it comes to this delicious dessert! So, here are some suggestions for you to try.
- Your topping options don’t stop at caramel sauce! Try a chocolate syrup drizzle, powdered sugar, or a homemade cream cheese icing! Of course, don’t forget a scoop of vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.
- Not feeling apples? You can make dessert taquitos with ANY fruit pie filling!
- Apple pie taquitos can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- You can make this dessert in the air fryer, too. Cook them at 400 degrees for 4-5 minutes. (You might have to work in batches if your air fryer is smaller.)
- Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer for a few minutes; they will crisp up again perfectly.
There you have it, Cousins! A delicious dessert the whole family will love. You can make these tasty caramel apple pie taquitos for a fall party, a sweet weeknight dessert, or as a lazy Saturday morning addition to autumn brunch. No matter how you choose to enjoy their crunchy goodness, you can’t go wrong.
More Delicious Apple Desserts from I Heart Recipes
If you tried these apple pie taquitos, leave a comment below and let me know how you liked them! If you’re looking for even more simple desserts, here are some more apple recipes that are perfect for the upcoming season:
- Apple Cider Bundt Cake
- Mini Caramel Apple Crisps
- Old Fashioned Apple Crisp
- Baked Applesauce Donuts
- Cinnamon Apple Monkey Bread
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Best Ever Caramel Apple Pie Taquitos Recipe
Ingredients
Apple Pie Filling:
- 3 – 4 large apples peeled, cored, and diced (Gala or Granny Smith)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp allspice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup apple juice
Tortilla Wrap:
- 8-10 small flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Toppings:
- caramel sauce
- whipped cream
- ice cream
Instructions
- Peel and chop the apples into small pieces, then toss them into a pan along with the apple juice, brown sugar, spices, and cornstarch. Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring regularly. When thickened, remove the pan from the heat and let it cool.3 – 4 large apples, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp nutmeg, ½ tsp allspice, 1 tbsp cornstarch, ¼ cup apple juice
- While the apple pie filling cooks, preheat your oven to 350°F. Combine sugars and cinnamon Then, make the cinnamon sugar mixture in a bowl and set aside.¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ½ tsp cinnamon
- Next, warm the tortillas so they’re pliable. I do this by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and placing them in the microwave for 30 seconds.8-10 small flour tortillas
- Fill each tortilla with a scoop of apple pie filling and roll the tortilla up. Place each apple pie roll seam side down on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet or baking dish.
- In a small bowl melt the butter in microwave for 30 seconds. Brush the rolled taquitos with the melted butter and put them in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.2 tbsp melted butter
- Apply more butter, then roll each taquito in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat it completely.
- Drizzle the apple pie taquitos with the caramel sauce, whipped cream and a side scoop of ice cream.caramel sauce, whipped cream, ice cream
- Serve, and savor the deliciousness!
This is such an easy reciepe. Just that little extra touch that doesn’t take that much effort, makes it so much more fresh and makes a big difference.