Easy Fried Apple Turnovers

Peel the Granny Smith Apples (4) using a paring knife.

Cut the apples into quarters and remove the core. If not using right away, keep fresh in a bowl of water.

Cut the quarters in half and dice into cubes.

Into a pan over high heat, add Coconut Oil (2 Tbsp) and let melt.

Add apples, Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup), Molasses (4 Tbsp), Ground Cinnamon (2 Tbsp), Pure Vanilla Extract (2 tsp), Ground Nutmeg (as needed), and Salt (as needed). Mix to combine, then lower the heat to medium. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring throughout.

Transfer apples to a bowl. Using a spoon, mash them lightly. Place bowl in the fridge to cool for 15 minutes.

Sprinkle All-Purpose Flour (2 Tbsp) over the apples. Mix to combine.

Into each Empanada Dough Shell (1 pckg), spoon some apples. Fold pastry in half, then press the edges together with a fork. Transfer finished shells to a baking sheet. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes.

Into a pan, add Canola Oil (as needed). Heat until oil reaches 320 degrees F (160 degrees C).

In batches, fry the turnovers for 1 minute on each side. Continue frying, flipping every 30 seconds, for a total of 3-4 minutes. Turnovers should be golden brown. Transfer finished turnovers to a wire rack to drain excess oil.

Mix Water (4 Tbsp) and Granulated Sugar (4 Tbsp) to create a simple syrup. Once turnovers have cooled slightly, brush them with the syrup.

Mix Granulated Sugar (4 Tbsp) and Ground Cinnamon (2 Tbsp). Sprinkle over tops of the turnovers.