We really liked this. The inside wasn’t quite warmed up enough, but I am pretty sure it was because my oil was too hot, or I think it was. I’m not really sure because I used a pretty cheesy set-up for frying these. Regardless, they were excellent and I will make again. I didn’t have any canned apples or even pie filling, so I made my own from a recipe at AR. I tasted the filling and thought maybe it wasn’t sweet enough, but I decided to put my faith in Keni, and I’m happy I did. After the powdered sugar and caramel, the flavor was spot on. Thank you for another excellent recipe Keni 🙂
I’ve been in the mood for apple-baking-something! This will fit my craving – never tried apple chimichangas before!
STEP 1 Mix cinnamon and sugar in a shallow bowl and set aside..STEP 2 Spoon apple pie filling across the bottom 1/3 of the tortilla.
STEP 3 Roll in both sides of the tortilla before rolling up the bottom of the tortilla over the filling, and then continue to roll the tortilla up like a burrito. (I used toothpicks to secure in place) And a deepfryer instead of skillet).Meanwhile, heat a small skillet with 1/2 an inch of oil. Once oil is hot, fry the chimichangas on all sides until the tortilla turns golden brown.
(approximately 30 seconds on each side).
STEP 4 Remove the chimichangas to a paper towel-lined plate and allow to drain briefly. Immediately roll the warm chimichanga in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat and serve. Top with caramel sauce and serve with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients:
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
1/2 cup cinnamon sugar
15 (6 inch) flour tortillasoil for frying.
Directions:
Heat apple pie filling in a small pot over medium-low heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
Place cinnamon sugar in a shallow dish.
Spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons of filling onto each tortilla. Fold in opposing edges and roll up as you would a burrito.
Heat oil in a large, deep saucepan over medium heat.
Place a batch of rolled tortillas seam-side down in the hot oil and fry until browned and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn and continue frying until all sides are browned, 1 to 2 minutes more. Roll in cinnamon sugar to coat. Repeat with remaining batches.
Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.
source :allrecipes.com
