Apple Pie Empanadas

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel, core, and dice the apples.
  2. 2Transfer the diced apples to a large bowl.
  3. 3Squeeze lemon juice over the apples.
  4. 4Add sugar to the apples.
  5. 5Grate cinnamon over the apples.
  6. 6Add a pinch of salt to the apples.
  7. 7Mix all ingredients well.
  8. 8Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
  9. 9Add the apple mixture to the pan.
  10. 10Cook the apples until soft and translucent, stirring occasionally.
  11. 11Drain the liquid from the cooked apples.
  12. 12Pour the drained liquid back into the pan and reduce it to a syrup.
  13. 13Return the cooked apples to the pan and mix with the syrup.
  14. 14Let the apple filling cool down on a baking sheet.
  15. 15Place apple filling onto Goya empanada disks.
  16. 16Fold the empanada disks in half and crimp the edges to seal.
  17. 17Whisk an egg in a small bowl to create an egg wash.
  18. 18Brush the empanadas with the egg wash.
  19. 19Sprinkle Apple Cinnamon Crisp Sugar over the empanadas.
  20. 20Pierce the top of each empanada with a fork to vent.
  21. 21Bake the empanadas until golden brown.
  22. 22Serve the apple pie empanadas with ice cream.

Ingredients

  • apples
  • lemon juice
  • sugar
  • cinnamon
  • salt
  • butter
  • Goya empanada disks
  • egg
  • Apple Cinnamon Crisp Sugar

Equipment

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