Description
These delicious baked apple empanadas are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. With a flaky crust and a sweet, spiced apple filling, they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Filling:
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (such as Granny Smith)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Optional coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg, water, and vinegar. Mix until a dough forms. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Make the Filling: Cook apples, sugars, spices, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla until tender. Let cool.
- Assemble: Roll out dough, cut circles, fill with apple mixture, fold, and seal. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake: Bake until golden brown. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can make the dough ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Try adding chopped pecans or raisins to the filling for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
