Apricot Burritos
These apricot-filled burritos are popular with my son and his friends. I usually have a plateful ready for them as a sweet after-school snack. It's easy since they can be together in minutes.—Charl Sanchez, Roseville, California8 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 8 flour tortillas (6 inches)
- Oil for frying
- Cinnamon-sugar
Directions
- In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a
- boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until
- thickened. Place 1 tablespoon on each tortilla. Fold sides and ends
- over filling; roll up.
- In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry burritos,
- in batches, for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Drain
- on paper towels. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Yield: 8 burritos.
Wine: Sweet Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet red wine.