Dulce de Leche and Apple Empanadas
Ingredients
- 12 small empanada discs, homemade or store bought
- 3 apples, peeled, cored and diced
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 10 oz dulce de leche
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Place the apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and dulce de leche in a bowl and mix well. Mix the water and beaten egg in a small bowl. Set aside.
- To assemble the empanadas spoon the dulce de leche and apple mixture on the center of the empanada discs.
- Brush the edges of the empanada discs with the egg and water mixture (this will help them sealbetter).
- Fold the empanada discs and seal the edges, use a fork to help seal the empanadas.
- Lightly brush the top of each empanada with the rest of the egg mixture, this will give a nice golden glow when they bake.
- Place the empanadas on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Let them rest for at least 15 minutes. Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees F and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 99kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 93mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 66IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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