Description
These Caramel Apple Empanadas are a delightful treat with a flaky crust filled with sweet, gooey caramel-coated apples. Perfect for a cozy dessert or a sweet snack!
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- â…“ cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
For the Dough:
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the filling: Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a skillet, melt butter and add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cook until tender.
- Thicken the filling: Mix cornstarch with water, add to apples, and cook until thickened. Stir in vanilla and caramel sauce.
- Assemble the empanadas: Roll out pie crusts, cut into circles, place filling, fold over, seal edges, and brush with egg wash. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Drizzle with extra caramel sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use store-bought caramel sauce or melt soft caramel candies with a splash of cream for the filling.
- For a quicker version, use canned apple pie filling and mix in caramel sauce.
- Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Latin-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
