These caramel apple empanadas are easier to make than you’d think and so good. Try eating one still warm from the oven and you are sure to be hooked!
Prep Time1 hourhr30 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr50 minutesmins
Servings: 20Empanadas
Author: Carlee
Ingredients
8ouncescream cheesesoftened
1cupbuttersoftened
2½cupsall purpose flour
½teaspoonsalt
¼cupcajetaor caramel sauce or dulce de leche
4baking appleschopped
1largeegg
Instructions
Cream together cream cheese and butter until smooth and completely incorporated. Add flour and salt then mix until a dough is formed. Bring it together into a ball, then flatten into a small disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerator for at least a half hour.
Meanwhile cook apples and cajeta over medium heat until the apples are softened. Chill until ready to use.
Cut dough into two parts, then roll the first part out to about 1/8-inch thick. Cut into 4 inch circles and place a rounded Tablespoon of chilled apple mixture in the center. Run a wet finger around the edge of the dough and then fold the dough in half. Crimp the edges to seal and place on a greased or lined baking sheet. Place baking sheet in refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Beat together the egg with a couple of teaspoons of water. Brush over chilled empanadas and then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
Enjoy with a little extra cajeta and a scoop of vanilla ice cream!