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Caramelized Apple Empanadas

6 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 45MINS

Caramelized Apple Empanadas

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These empanadas are filled with delicious caramelized apples. Easy and perfect for a fun snack or any celebration.
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Cocina Familiar
Hello, I'm Javier Romero. Enjoy a lot of Spanish recipes from all categories: first courses, meat recipes , diet recipes, and desserts of all kinds.
http://www.cocina-familiar.com
These empanadas are filled with delicious caramelized apples. Easy and perfect for a fun snack or any celebration.
45MINS
Total Time
$0.20
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Apple
2
Apples
Butter
2 oz
Butter
Granulated Sugar
4 Tbsp
Granulated Sugar
Empanada Dough Shell
to taste
Empanada Dough Shells
Sunflower Oil
as needed
Sunflower Oil
for frying
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
to taste
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
for dusting
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
177
Fat
12.2 g
Protein
0.1 g
Carbs
18.3 g
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Hello, I'm Javier Romero. Enjoy a lot of Spanish recipes from all categories: first courses, meat recipes , diet recipes, and desserts of all kinds.
http://www.cocina-familiar.com
Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
Peel, core and cut the Apples (2) into slices.
step 1 Peel, core and cut the Apples (2) into slices.
step 2
Place the Butter (2 oz) and Granulated Sugar (4 Tbsp) in a pan and add the apple slices.
step 2 Place the Butter (2 oz) and Granulated Sugar (4 Tbsp) in a pan and add the apple slices.
step 3
Little by little you'll see the butter and sugar will mix and start turning a golden color. This will start cooking the apple and make it soft and tender.
step 3 Little by little you'll see the butter and sugar will mix and start turning a golden color. This will start cooking the apple and make it soft and tender.
step 4
Once the apple is tender, remove the pan from the heat and let it cool. Place an apple slice in the center of the Empanada Dough Shells (to taste) and close. Use a fork to press down on the edges and create a seal.
step 4 Once the apple is tender, remove the pan from the heat and let it cool. Place an apple slice in the center of the Empanada Dough Shells (to taste) and close. Use a fork to press down on the edges and create a seal.
step 5
In a pan add about an inch of Sunflower Oil (as needed) over medium heat. Once it's very hot, fry the empanadas until golden brown and crunchy.
step 5 In a pan add about an inch of Sunflower Oil (as needed) over medium heat. Once it's very hot, fry the empanadas until golden brown and crunchy.
step 6
As they are done, remove and place on a plate with paper towels to absorb the excess oil. Garnish with Powdered Confectioners Sugar (to taste) right before serving.
step 6 As they are done, remove and place on a plate with paper towels to absorb the excess oil. Garnish with Powdered Confectioners Sugar (to taste) right before serving.
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Comfort Food
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dessert
Spanish
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