Name: Caramel Apple Dessert Nachos
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 small round white corn tortillas; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 apple; 3 tablespoons caramel; 2 tablespoons peanuts

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Caramel Apple Dessert Nachos

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Ingredients

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Caramel Apple Dessert Nachos

10 small round white corn tortillas

2 tablespoons buttermelted

1 cup sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 applefinely chopped into 1/4 inch pieces

3 tablespoons caramelI used salted caramel but really any caramel will do

2 tablespoons peanutsfinely chopped

Instructions

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Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Cut the tortilla rounds into 8 even pieces (picture above). These could also be cut into quarters if you so desire.

In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar until well combined.

Place the tortilla pieces into a large bowl and toss to coat with the butter. Stir the pieces carefully so that you do not break the chips up while they're soggy.

While gently stirring/ tossing, slowly add in the sugar mixture (you might not end up using all of it and that's okay) until it's all combined. Be sure to break apart any pieces that may have stuck together and didn't get properly coated by the sugar.

Line 2 baking sheets with silicone mats (or parchment paper!) and evenly spread the chips out on the baking sheets. Be sure not to overlap the chips at all or they will not bake evenly.

Bake for 4 minutes, flip the chips, and then bake for an additional 4 minutes. The chips are done when they just begin to brown around the edges.

***Important note: once first out of the oven, the chips will not appear to be done. They won't be perfectly crisp and that's okay. After no more than 10 minutes, take them out of the oven.

Let cool for 5-10 minutes. The cooling process should crisp your chips up so that they more like regular chips with lots of crunch.

Sprinkle with additional cinnamon sugar if you so desire.

Arrange the chips on a large plate, top with the apple pieces, drizzle evenly with caramel, and top with a sprinkle of the nuts.

ENJOY!!!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Crisp Your Tortilla Chips Perfectly 🌮
Brush corn tortillas lightly with melted butter, cut into triangles, and bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy—this prevents them from becoming soggy when topped with caramel.
Toast Peanuts for Enhanced Flavor 🥜
Dry-roast your peanuts in a skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding to amplify their nutty depth and create better texture contrast with the soft apples and caramel.
Caramelize Apples Separately First 🍎
Sauté diced apples in butter with cinnamon and sugar until lightly caramelized before assembly—this concentrates their flavor and prevents excess moisture from soaking the chips.
Use Warm Caramel for Better Adhesion 🍯
Apply caramel drizzle while it's still warm (around 180°F) so it sets slightly and adheres to ingredients without running off the crispy tortilla base.
Assemble Just Before Serving ⏱️
Build your nachos no more than 3-5 minutes before serving to maintain tortilla crispness and prevent the caramel from softening the chips or apples from releasing excess liquid.