Description
These delightful Caramel Apple Empanadas are a perfect combination of sweet, tangy apples and creamy cheese filling, all wrapped in a crispy, golden pastry shell and coated in cinnamon sugar. A delicious treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Apple Cinnamon Filling
- 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped into small chunks (about 4 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Cream Cheese Mixture
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Empanada Dough
- 11.6 ounces 5” empanada dough (e.g., Goya)
- 1 1/2–2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
Instructions
- Apple Cinnamon Filling – In a medium saucepan, over low heat, bring water, cornstarch, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue stirring for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens up. Add chopped apples, stir, and let simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cream Cheese Mixture – In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice. Beat for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add cream cheese and apple cinnamon mixture onto dough, fold, crimp edges, and fry in oil until golden brown.
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating – Mix cinnamon and sugar. Coat fried empanadas in the mixture and serve drizzled with caramel.
Notes
- Nutritional values are approximate. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Empanada
- Calories: Approx. 280
- Sugar: Approx. 20g
- Sodium: Approx. 160mg
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 35g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 2g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 30mg
