Description
Delicious Apple Caramel Empanadas filled with cooked apples and caramel, wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples, preferably tart (such as Granny Smith)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 package puff pastry sheets (thawed if frozen)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Peel, core, and dice the apples into small cubes, then place them in a mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle granulated sugar and cinnamon over the apples, then toss to coat evenly. Let sit for 5 minutes to soften and release juices.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the apples along with their juices. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and slightly caramelized, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the cooked apples from heat and allow to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface to smooth out creases, then cut each sheet into four equal squares.
- Place a spoonful of the apple filling in the center of each square, being careful not to overfill.
- Fold each square in half over the filling to form a triangle or rectangle, then press and crimp the edges firmly together to seal.
- Brush the top of each empanada with the beaten egg to promote a golden, shiny crust.
- Arrange the shaped empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 20-25 minutes, or until puffed, golden brown, and crispy around the edges.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving, allowing the filling to set and the crust to crisp further.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can use a mix of sweet and tart apples.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.
- Ensure not to overfill the empanadas to prevent leakage while baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg