Caramel Apple Empanadas
Sept 14, 2021 2:07:14 GMT -5
Post by maybetoday on Sept 14, 2021 2:07:14 GMT -5
Caramel Apple Empanadas
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Servings 8 empanadas
Ingredients
1 Granny Smith apple peeled and cut into 8 wedges
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
dash of allspice
½ cup caramel bits or 15 unwrapped soft caramels
1 teaspoon milk
1 refrigerated pie crust – I used Pillsbury
1 egg lightly beaten
sanding sugar to sprinkle on top
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Toss apples with lemon juice.
Combine sugar and spices and sprinkle over apples. Toss to coat and set aside.
Unroll pie crust on a lightly floured surface. Roll out just slightly.
Cut out 8 rounds using a 4 inch cutter.
Place pie crusts rounds on parchment-lined sheet.
Place each apple wedge on the rounds – slightly off center, leaving room to seal the empanada later.
Melt the caramel bits and milk together in a microwave safe bowl on high for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat until caramel is fully melted and smooth.
Drizzle 1 tsp of caramel onto each apple being careful to stay away from the edge.
Brush edges of rounds with egg and press edges together to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges shut.
Brush the tops of the empanadas with egg and sprinkle with sugar if desired.
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown and let cool slightly.
Reheat caramel if necessary and then drizzle over the top of empanadas and serve.
Notes
Apples come in all shapes and sizes. If your wedges are too big, trim off just enough to fit.
Substitute 1 teaspoon of store bought or homemade apple pie spice for the spices listed.
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