Delightful Cinnamon Apple Empanadas to Savor
Warm, flaky cinnamon Apple Empanadas filled with spiced apples create a delightful experience for gatherings, adding a cozy touch to any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 3 medium apples Granny Smith or similar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 egg for egg wash
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by mixing flour, sugar, salt, and butter together.
- Gradually add cold water and mix until a dough forms.
- Prepare the apple filling by peeling, coring, and chopping the apples.
- In a bowl, combine chopped apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Preheat the oven and roll out the dough on a floured surface.
- Cut the dough into circles and fill with the apple mixture.
- Fold the dough over the filling and crimp the edges to seal.
- Brush each empanada with egg wash and make small slits on top.
- Bake the empanadas until golden brown and crisp.
- Allow them to cool before serving.