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Caramel Apple Empanadas

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 empanadas
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking or Frying
  • Cuisine: Latin-American inspired

Description

These Caramel Apple Empanadas are flaky pastry pockets filled with cinnamon-spiced apples and buttery caramel. Baked or fried, they’re the perfect handheld dessert—crisp on the outside and warm and gooey on the inside. Think mini apple pies with a caramel twist!

Ingredients

For the filling:

  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

  • Pinch of salt

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 teaspoon water (for thickening)

  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

For the dough:

  • 1 package refrigerated pie crust (2 rounds) or empanada dough
    OR homemade dough if preferred

To assemble:

  • 1 egg (for egg wash)

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • Extra caramel sauce, for drizzling (optional)

  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the filling:

    • In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.

    • Cook for 5–7 minutes until apples are soft.

    • Stir in cornstarch + water mixture and cook for 1–2 more minutes until thickened.

    • Remove from heat, stir in caramel sauce, and let cool slightly.

  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or heat oil for frying if you prefer that method.

  3. Prepare the dough:

    • Roll out the pie crust and cut into 4–5 inch circles using a cutter or the rim of a bowl.

    • Place 1 tablespoon of the apple filling in the center of each circle.

  4. Seal the empanadas:

    • Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape.

    • Press edges with a fork to seal.

    • Mix egg with water for egg wash and brush over tops of empanadas.

  5. Bake or fry:

    • To bake: Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown.

    • To fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

  6. Serve:

    • Let cool slightly, then drizzle with extra caramel sauce and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

  • You can make the filling ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 2 days.

  • Use pre-made caramel dip for a shortcut or make your own caramel for extra richness.

  • Great served warm with vanilla ice cream!

 

Find it online: https://recipe.ukfinda.com/caramel-apple-empanadas.htm