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Apple Empanadas

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These Apple Empanadas are insanely delicious! They make the perfect treat to eat. Make a big batch. This dessert always disappears fast.

·published 2020-05-19

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Servings

['12']

Total time

2h 20m

prep 1h 45m

Calories / serving

320 kcal

Ingredients (12)

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2 1/2 cup Flourflour
1 tspn saltsalt
2 sticks Butter (very cold and diced)butter
6-8 tbsp Ice Waterwater
1 tbsp butterbutter
7 apples (peeled and diced)apple
1/4 cup sugarsugar
1 tspn ground cinnamoncinnamon
1/2 tsp ground clovesclove
2 tbsp flourflour
1 eggegg
1 tbsp waterwater

Instructions (32 steps)

01For the Dough:: In a large bowl, add the flour and salt.
02Mix to combine.
03Cut in the butter.
04Pinch the dough. If it holds together slightly, slowly add the water.
05Only add the water necessary to bring the dough together.

06Form one large disk. Cover with plastic wrap.

07Place in the fridge for 1 hour, up to 2 days.

08For the Filling:: Heat the butter and add the apples.

09Cook for 2 minutes.

10Add the sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and flour.

12Cook for 1 more minute.

13The apples should still have a bite.

15To Assemble:: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

16Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or greased foil paper.

17Take the dough out of the fridge.

18Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before rolling out.

19Sprinkle a clean surface with flour.

20Cut 12 balls from the dough.

21Roll out each ball individually.

22Add 2 tablespoons of filling to the center of the dough.

23Fold over the dough to create a semi circle.

24Using a fork, seal the edges.

25Set on a cookie sheet.

26Repeat until all the empanadas are formed.

27To Make the Egg Wash:: Beat the egg with the water.

28Brush the top of each of the empanadas with the egg wash.

29With a sharp knife, make 2-3 small slits for venting.

30Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

31Let cool for 10 minutes on a cooling rack.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 320 kcal
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 17 g
Saturated fat: 10 g
Carbs: 40 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 183 mg
Cholesterol: 57 mg

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