Description
A delightful handheld dessert featuring a spiced apple and caramel filling inside a buttery, flaky pastry shell.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/4 cup ice water
1/2 tsp salt
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely diced
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup thick caramel sauce
1 egg (for egg wash)
2 tbsp cinnamon sugar (for topping)
Instructions
Step 1: Pulse flour, salt, and cold butter in a food processor until it resembles coarse crumbs, then slowly add ice water until a dough forms.
Step 2: Wrap the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3: In a pan, sauté the diced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon until tender; stir in caramel sauce and let cool completely.
Step 4: Roll out the dough and cut into 4-5 inch circles.
Step 5: Place a spoonful of filling in each circle, fold over, and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
Step 6: Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Step 7: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Ensure the filling is completely cool before assembling to maintain the dough's flakiness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
