Description
Crispy cinnamon sugar chips topped with tender cinnamon-spiced apples, a crunchy almond crumble, whipped cream, and a drizzle of caramel sauce make these Delicious Apple Pie Nachos a fun and delectable dessert that combines the flavors of classic apple pie with a playful twist.
Ingredients
For the Cinnamon Sugar Chips
- 2 pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar, for sprinkling generously
For the Apple Filling
- 4 cups Granny Smith apples, sliced
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar, for tossing apples
- 1 tablespoon butter or vegan butter
For the Crumble Topping
- 1 cup almond flour or regular flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or another oil
For the Finish
- 1 cup Cool Whip, whipped cream, or Greek yogurt (for a lighter option)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Chips: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out the pie dough and cut it into 8 equal triangular pieces to form the chips. Place the triangles on the baking sheet, brush the top side with melted butter, and sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar. Bake for 5-6 minutes until lightly golden.
- Flip and Finish Baking Chips: Remove the chips from the oven, flip them carefully, and brush the opposite side with the remaining melted butter. Sprinkle with more cinnamon sugar for extra flavor. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake the second side for another 5-6 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In a mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour (or regular flour) and salt. Add honey (or maple syrup) and melted coconut oil, stirring until the mixture forms crumbly clusters resembling a streusel topping. Set aside.
- Cook the Apple Filling: Toss the sliced Granny Smith apples with cinnamon sugar in a bowl until evenly coated. Heat butter (or vegan butter) in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the cinnamon-coated apples and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples become tender and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Apple Pie Nachos: On a large serving platter, arrange the cinnamon sugar chips in a single layer. Spread the warm cooked apples evenly over the chips. Sprinkle the crumble topping generously over the apples. Add dollops of Cool Whip, whipped cream, or Greek yogurt on top for creaminess. Finally, drizzle caramel sauce over the entire creation to finish the dish.
Notes
- You can use store-bought pie crusts for convenience or make your own homemade crust for a more authentic flavor.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with vegan butter and use maple syrup instead of honey for the crumble topping.
- Granny Smith apples are ideal because of their tartness that balances the sweetness but you can experiment with other firm apple varieties.
- To add crunch, lightly toast the crumble topping separately on a baking sheet for 3-4 minutes before sprinkling.
- This dessert is best served immediately while the chips retain their crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
