Baked Cinnamon Apple Chimichanga
I love this baked cinnamon apple chimichanga recipe! There’s nothing quite like the cozy combination of warm apples, cinnamon, and caramel when fall arrives. This easy dessert started as a twist on my kids’ favorite cinnamon-sugar tortillas and quickly became a family favorite autumn treat.
These cinnamon apple chimichangas deliver all the flavors of apple pie in a crispy, handheld package—without the fuss of making pie dough. They’re ready in about 25 minutes and taste amazing served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a generous drizzle of caramel sauce.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Apple Dessert
- Uses simple pantry ingredients (or canned apple pie filling for speed)
- Baked (not deep-fried) for an easier, less messy version
- Perfect fall flavors: cinnamon, apples, and caramel
- Customizable—try cherry, lemon, or homemade filling
- Kid-friendly and great for weeknight desserts or casual entertaining
Ingredients for Baked Cinnamon Apple Chimichangas
- flour tortillas
- butter
- cinnamon sugar
- apple pie filling
How to Make Baked Cinnamon Apple Chimichangas
This dessert is so easy and tastes delicious too! You only need a few ingredients to make this Baked Cinnamon Apple Chimichanga. You need apple pie filling, flour tortillas, butter, and cinnamon sugar.
I start by putting some butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Once the butter melts, I place a tortilla into the pan. Cook the tortilla for 1-2 minutes and then flip once the tortilla is golden brown. Cook on the other side for a couple of minutes.
Immediately after removing the tortilla from the pan, place cinnamon sugar all over one side of the tortilla. Then take a couple of tablespoons of filling and place it in the center of the tortilla.
Fold the bottom of the tortilla and top of the tortilla and then fold in the sides of the tortilla. Then place in a baking dish with the tortillas seam facing down to help it seal.
Repeat with the remainder of the tortillas. Then you bake them in the oven.
I’m a firm believer that an apple dessert recipe needs vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce… right? The warm chimichangas just pair so well with the ice cream and caramel.
Other Ways to Cook the Apple Cinnamon Dessert Chimichangas
If you prefer you could cook the wrapped tortillas in hot oil. You can heat oil over medium-low heat. I like to check if my oil is hot enough by putting a little piece of tortilla in the oil and see how quickly it begins to boil. I would cook a couple at a time in your pan in about an inch of oil. It will only need a couple of minutes per side to get that crispy perfection.
Another option would be to finish the apple cinnamon chimichangas recipe in the air fryer. I would preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees and cook them for 5 minutes.
Alternatives to Apple Pie Filling
This recipe can easily be changed up with other pie fillings too… cherry, lemon… so many options! But if you’re going with apple and don’t want to use a pie filling in a can you can create your own filling. You can find my apple pie filling recipe here. You only need some granny smith apples, brown sugar, and some lemon juice. You can add additional flavors you love too.
Apple Cinnamon Chimi a la mode with Caramel
Ingredients
- 6 flour tortillas
- 6 teaspoons butter
- 6 teaspoons cinnamon sugar
- 1 can of apple pie filling
Instructions
- Put 1 teaspoon of butter in a skillet and melt over medium heat.
- Add 1 flour tortilla and cook until lightly browned on each side.
- Remove tortilla and immediately sprinkle one side of tortilla with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon sugar.
- Scoop 2 heaping tablespoons of apple pie filling onto the center of the cinnamon sugar tortilla.
- Fold in the top and bottom of the tortilla and then fold in the sides to create your wrap.
- Repeat Steps 1 -5 for the remaining 5 tortillas.
- Place on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 12 minutes. Serve immediately while warm. Optionally serve with vanilla ice cream and drizzle with caramel sauce.
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The warm apple, cinnamon, and caramel combination makes the recipe feel especially suited to fall. Baking the chimichanga is a useful detail because it preserves that cozy dessert idea without making frying the defining step. A small serving note, such as pairing it with vanilla ice cream or a light caramel drizzle, could help readers picture the finished dessert while keeping the apple filling central.
Warm apples, cinnamon, and caramel make this feel well suited to an early fall dessert table. Baking the chimichangas is a useful detail because it keeps the recipe focused on a crisp finish without making frying the central step. A short note on how to serve the filling while still warm could also help readers decide whether to add ice cream or keep the dessert simple.
Warm apples, cinnamon, and caramel are a strong fall combination because each brings a different kind of comfort: fruit, spice, and richness. Baking the chimichanga is also a practical detail for anyone who wants the crisp, dessert-like finish without relying on a fryer. A scoop of vanilla ice cream or a small drizzle of caramel at serving time would make the temperature contrast especially appealing.
Baking the chimichangas seems especially well suited to a fall dessert because it should let the warm apple-and-cinnamon filling remain the focus. The addition of caramel also reinforces the cozy seasonal flavor described in the recipe. It would be helpful for readers to know whether the assembled chimichangas can be refrigerated before baking, since that could make them easier to prepare for a gathering without sacrificing their crisp exterior.
Warm apples, cinnamon, and caramel make a convincing case for a fall dessert even when the calendar has not quite caught up. Baking the chimichangas is a helpful detail because it keeps the crisp exterior central to the recipe without making frying the only route. A brief note on how to keep the filling from becoming too wet would make the method even easier to adapt for different apple varieties. The combination also seems flexible enough for a simple caramel drizzle or a lighter finishing option.
What a delicious dessert idea for fall! I love the mix of hot and cold in desserts and can’t wait to give this one a try. Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at Merry Monday this week!
This looks super easy and really delish. Talk about fall flavours. Yum.
Oh this looks so good! Apples and cinnamon anything, plus ice cream….
Hi, this would be a lovely contribution to Food on Friday: Apples over at Carole’s Chatter. Please do bring it over and add it to the collection. Cheers
Yummo!!! This looks so incredibly easy and yummy-in-the-tummy gooey and sweet!