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Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon Empanadas Recipe

Feb 26, 2023 · 8 Comments

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Apple Cinnamon Empanadas are the perfect accompaniment to the end of a Spanish-style meal. This easy recipe produces dessert empanadas that are incredibly tasty and satisfying!

apple cinnamon empanadas on dessert plate

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Most of us picture empanadas as a savory dish with chicken, beef or pork. But these apple cinnamon empanadas show just how good they can be sweet!

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Why I like this recipe

In addition to being a simple recipe, assembling these apple empanadas are fun to make with your family or friends. If pressed for time, the empanadas may be assembled the day before serving and placed in the refrigerator. When you are ready to serve, simply bake and serve while they are still warm.

Traditionally dessert empanadas are served with a dipping sauce. For these apple cinnamon empanadas I recommend a creamy caramel sauce - either homemade or store-bought. Or consider warming a can of dulce de leche - yummy!

inside of apple cinnamon empanada on a plate

Storage

These dessert empanadas are best served the day they are made. If pressed for time, consider assembling the empanadas, place in the refrigerator and bake the day you will serve. Place any leftovers in an airtight container and keep at room temperature for up to one day.

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apple cinnamon empanadas on dessert plate

Apple Cinnamon Empanadas Recipe

Apple Cinnamon Empanadas: filled with sweetened apples and rolled in a cinnamon-sugar mixture. Delicious and easy!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 18 minutes mins
Total Time 43 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 12 4" Empanada Discs

Filling

  • 2 Large Tart Apples Chopped into ¼" cubes
  • 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter (1 ounce)
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 2 Tablespoons Light Brown Sugar

Finishing

  • 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted and cooled
  • ¼ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon

Instructions
 

Prepare Apples

  • Peel and core apples. Chop into ¼" cubes.
  • Place apples, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter in a medium-sized saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until apples have softened slightly (approximately 10 minutes). Stir occasionally.
    saute apple filling for dessert empanadas
  • Remove saucepan from heat and allow to cool completely.

Assemble Empanadas

  • Preheat conventional oven or air fryer to 350° F.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter. Cool slightly.
  • Combine granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a shallow dish or plate. Set aside.
  • Place 2 tablespoons of the apple filling in the middle of each empanada disc.
    apple filling in dessert dough
  • Brush a small amount of water on the lower half of the empanada disc. Fold empanada dough over so it meets the moistened half of the dough. Press lightly with fingertips.
  • Using a fork, press the empanada dough to seal.
    sealing dessert empanada with fork
  • Brush both sides of the sealed empanada with melted butter. Immediately roll in the cinnamon / sugar mixture. Place on a non-stick baking sheet.

Conventional Oven Baking

  • Bake at 350° F for 18 - 20 minutes.

Air Fryer Baking

  • Place in 350° F air fryer for 10 - 12 minutes.
Keyword apple cinnamon empanadas, apple empanadas, dessert empanadas, sweet empanadas
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Comments

  1. Lili says

    May 20, 2024 at 5:47 pm

    5 stars
    These were delicious 😋. Served them after our taco Tuesday dinner and the gang has asked for them again next week. I made the empanadas ahead of time and baked after dinner. Nice to serve these warm.

    Reply
    • dessertswithstephanie says

      May 20, 2024 at 9:00 pm

      Hi Lili, thank you for the feedback. So pleased you enjoyed the empanadas!

      Reply
  2. Maryanne Leavey says

    June 30, 2023 at 11:33 am

    Great recipe! Love empanadas. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. CSNA Media says

    March 16, 2023 at 12:43 am

    5 stars
    Apple Cinnamon Dessert Empanadas are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed by everyone. These empanadas are filled with a warm and spiced apple cinnamon filling that is perfect for any fall or winter gathering.

    Reply
  4. Marysa says

    March 14, 2023 at 10:35 pm

    5 stars
    We just got an air fryer, and it would be fun to try out your recipe. We also love picking apples, and it sounds like the perfect recipe for ways to use up all those apples.

    Reply
  5. Ntensibe Edgar says

    March 14, 2023 at 8:45 am

    5 stars
    Yyyeeesssss! I think I will stuff my empanadas with some beef to start with. Add some apple and cinnamon in there and we are good to go!

    Reply
  6. Bryan says

    March 13, 2023 at 9:32 pm

    5 stars
    I don't normally associate empanadas with dessert, but why not? And who doesn't love warm apples and cinnamon flavors?

    Reply
  7. Nyxie says

    March 13, 2023 at 5:25 pm

    5 stars
    Wow! I had to read this twice because I thought they were savoury. They look similar to apple turnovers but with a crispier pastry.

    Reply
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