Apple Empanadas

Empanadas de Manzana

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    12

    small empanadas
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Healthy Easy Mexican: Over 160 Authentic Low-Calorie, Big Flavor Recipes

By Velda de la Garza

Published 2021

  • About

There are so many different fillings for empanadas; any fruit that can be made into a pie can be used for these, not just apple. I like to dust empanadas with just a touch of turbinado sugar before baking. These are best eaten fresh out of the oven. Almost all pastries for pies and empanadas are made with butter, shortening, or even lard. This recipe is made with oil, which makes the pastry healthier. It’s very simple to make; when baked, it’s crispy and has added flavor from the cinnamon a