Caramel Apple Empanadas
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!
Servings: 20 Empanadas
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup caramel sauce or cajeta or dulce de leche
- 4 baking apples chopped
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Cream together 8 ounces cream cheese and 1 cup butter until smooth and completely incorporated. Add 2½ cups all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon 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 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile cook 4 baking apples and ¼ cup caramel sauce 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 ⅛-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 1 large 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 caramel sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 472IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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