Banana Empanadas Recipe

Ingredients for Banana Empanadas

• Parchment paper (instead of cooking spray)
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• Dark Brown Sugar
• Ground Cinnamon
• Refrigerated Pie Crusts
• Ice Cream

How to Make Banana Empanadas

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork. Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
3. Unroll one package (14.1 oz) of refrigerated pie crusts on a lightly floured surface.
4. Using a 3-inch cookie cutter or a glass, cut out circles from the pie crust. You should get about 12 circles.
5. Place a spoonful of the banana mixture in the center of each pie crust circle.
6. Top each with another pie crust circle, pressing the edges firmly to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork for a decorative finish.
7. Cut several slits into the top of each empanada to allow steam to escape.
8. Place the empanadas onto the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is heated through.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack.
11. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar. Enjoy!