Apple Chimichangas

Directions

1. 1
   Heat a heavy medium skillet over medium heat and melt butter.
2. 2
   Add sugar and cinnamon and continue cooking until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Add apples and pears and cook until slightly softened, another 6 minutes.
4. 4
   Add tequila and continue cooking until browned, another 5 to 7 minutes.
5. 5
   Place 1 tortilla on a plate, and spoon about 1/6th of the apple/pear mixture into the center.
6. 6
   Roll them and tuck the ends, egg-roll style, and secure them with toothpicks.
7. 7
   In another skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles and pops in the oil, about 350 degrees F, and fry each chimichanga until browned and crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
8. 8
   Transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
9. 9
   Remove the toothpicks and cut in half.
10. 10
    Serve hot, topping with a scoop of the vanilla ice cream.