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Cherry Chimichangas
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 6
Recipe from Another Mexican Dessert.
Ingredients:
2 cherry pie filling, cans (about 1 pound and 5 ounces)
2 oranges, grated rind
6 -12 inches flour tortillas
slivered almonds
oil (for frying)
powdered sugar
Directions:
1. Reserve one cup cherry pie filling for topping. Mix remaining pie filling with grated orange rind.
2. Spoon onto centers of tortillas. Sprinkle a few almonds over pie filling.
3. Fold in opposite sides of each tortilla and roll up covering pie filling.
4. Heat oil (one-inch) in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Fry chimichangas, two at a time, seam-side down, until golden brown.
6. Drain on paper towels.
7. Sift powdered sugar over each fritter and top with remaining cherry pie filling and almonds before serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com