Indulge in Delicious Caramel Apple Empanadas Today!
Caramel Apple Empanadas are a delightful fusion of flavors, combining tender apples, cinnamon, and a creamy cream cheese center in a flaky pastry shell.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 empanadas 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cup chopped Granny Smith apples
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 8 ounce cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 11.6 ounce empanada dough
- 1 1/2–2 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
1. Combine chopped apples, water, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Let cool.
2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Lay out empanada dough rounds. Spoon apple filling and cream cheese mixture onto each round. Fold and seal edges with a fork.
4. Heat vegetable oil to 350°F. Fry empanadas until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
5. Toss warm empanadas in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
Notes
Allow empanadas to cool slightly before serving. They can be frozen before frying for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: empanadas, dessert, caramel apple
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