Churro Apple Pie Bowls
A delightful dessert combining crispy churro bowls filled with warm, spiced apples, drizzled with caramel and topped with vanilla ice cream.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Skillet
- Oven
- Bowl
- Muffin Tin
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 4 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Churro Bowl Ingredients
- 4 10-inch flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- cooking spray
Optional Toppings
- vanilla ice cream for serving
- caramel sauce for drizzling
- whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Filling: In a medium-sized skillet, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the diced apples, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg. Stir until the apples are coated.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a separate small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the skillet with the apple mixture and cook until the mixture thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Create the Churro Bowls: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- Shape the Tortillas: Using 4 10-inch flour tortillas, lightly spray both sides with cooking spray. Carefully press each tortilla into an oven-safe bowl or muffin tin to form a bowl shape.
- Bake the Bowls: Bake the tortillas in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy.
- Add Filling: Once the bowls cool slightly, spoon the apple filling into each churro bowl.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture generously over the filled churro bowls for that perfect churro taste.
- Serve: Optionally, drizzle with caramel sauce and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream before serving!
Notes
Churro Apple Pie Bowls taste best fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C), covered with foil to prevent drying out.