Apple Cinnamon Empanadas Recipe
Apple Cinnamon Empanadas: filled with sweetened apples and rolled in a cinnamon-sugar mixture. Delicious and easy!
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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