Apple Empanadas Mini Tortilla Bowls

Prep:  1 Hours  25 Minutes
Total Time:  1 Hours  25 Minutes
Servings:  20

Ingredient List

  • Vegetable oil for deep frying
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 20 tortilla bowls from 2 packages (5.1 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Soft Tortilla Mini Bowls (12 Count)
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 6 medium Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 6 cups)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup caramel topping

Preparation

  1. In deep fat fryer or heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat at least 2 inches oil to 350°F. Add 3 tablespoons of the granulated sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of the cinnamon to a 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
  2. Place boats in batches in preheated oil; fry 1 minute on each side, using tongs to turn boats halfway through, until lightly brown all over. Drain boats upside down on paper towel-lined cookie sheet until slightly cool; toss 4 boats at a time in cinnamon sugar to coat. Remove to cooling rack to cool completely.
  3. In small bowl, beat sour cream, remaining 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of the cinnamon with whisk. Set aside.
  4. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, mix apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon and the salt over medium-high heat. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporates and apples are tender.
  5. Divide apple mixture among fried boats; top with cinnamon sour cream, and drizzle with caramel topping.

Expert Tips

  • Pears can be substituted for apples in this recipe.
  • Using a candy thermometer/deep frying thermometer helps to ensure correct temperature when frying to give best results.

Nutrition

  • 1 Serving Calories 190 (Calories from Fat 70);  Total Fat 7g (Saturated Fat 2g ,Trans Fat 0g);  Cholesterol 0mg;  Sodium 135mg;  Potassium 75mg;  Total Carbohydrate 30g (Dietary Fiber 1g ,Sugars 21g);  Protein 1g
  • % Daily Value: Vitamin A 0%;  Vitamin C 2%;  Calcium 4%;  Iron 0%
  • Exchanges: 1/2 Starch;  1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;  1 1/2 Fat
  • Carbohydrate Choice: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet