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Sweet Caramel Apple Empanadas

Sweet Caramel Apple Empanadas: Fall’s Cozy Handheld Delight

Sweet Caramel Apple Empanadas are delightful handheld desserts that capture the cozy essence of apple pie, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 empanadas
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Filling
  • 4 cups Granny Smith Apples, chopped Substitute with Honeycrisp or Braeburn if desired.
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Also used for coating post-frying.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch To thicken the filling.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
For the Cream Cheese Mixture
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Empanadas
  • 12 ounces Empanada Dough Rounds 5-inch size works best.
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil For frying.
For the Final Touch
  • 1/4 cup Cinnamon Sugar Mixture For coating the empanadas.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Frying pan
  • Slotted spoon
  • shallow bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine water, sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice. Stir until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add chopped Granny Smith apples and simmer for 8-10 minutes until tender and coated.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy, then mix in sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Chill while assembling.
  4. Lay out empanada dough rounds, spoon 1 tbsp cream cheese and 2-3 tbsp apple filling onto each. Moisten edges and seal tightly.
  5. Heat vegetable oil to 375°F. Fry empanadas until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Coat warm empanadas in cinnamon sugar mixture for added flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1empanadaCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow empanadas to cool before storing. They are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.

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