Caramel Apple Empanadas
Caramel apple empanadas are flaky & buttery hand pies filled with fresh tart apples, warm spices, and a rich caramel sauce.
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Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 10 empanada dough discs
- 2 Granny Smith apples
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple pie spice
- 1 cup Torani Caramel Sauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar raw sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Make egg wash by combining egg and milk in a small bowl. Beat until mixed. Set aside.
- Peel and dice the apples. Toss them in lemon juice.
- Add the apple pie spice and 1/4 cup caramel sauce. Stir to evenly coat the apples.
- Place 2-3 tablespoons apple filling in the center of each disc of dough.
- Drizzle a little caramel sauce on the filling, being careful not to get near the edges of the dough.
- Brush the outside edges of the dough with the egg wash. Fold the dough in half over the filling, pressing out any air as you go. Crimp closed with a fork to seal.
- Place empanadas on a parchment paper lined baking sheet or on a silicone mat.
- Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with Turbinado sugar if desired.
- Bake at 425F for 20-25 minutes of until the dough is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven when done and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle with remaining caramel sauce if desired. Serve warm!
Notes
- Use fresh apples for best flavor.
- Cut the apples into small pieces for easier eating.
- If using homemade dough, use a rolling pin to get even thickness.
- A pastry brush works well for the egg wash or melted butter.
- Sprinkle with turbinado sugar, raw sugar, or brown sugar.
- Sub dulce de leche for the caramel sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 597mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g
