Best Baked Apple Empanadas Recipe
These Best Baked Apple Empanadas are a delightful dessert featuring a sweet apple filling encased in a flaky crust. Perfect for a cozy fall treat or anytime you crave a taste of Latin American flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 empanadas 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 sheet of refrigerated pie crust or homemade dough
Filling:
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon milk
Additional:
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix the diced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch until well combined.
- Assemble the empanadas: Roll out the pie crust and cut into circles. Place a spoonful of the apple mixture onto each circle. Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape and press the edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush with egg wash: Whisk together the egg and milk. Brush the empanadas with the egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can use puff pastry for a flakier texture.
- Add a drizzle of caramel sauce after baking for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
