Ingredients for Taco Bell Style Caramel Apple Empanadas
- Frozen Harvest Apples
- All Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, for brushing
- Light Brown Sugar
- Ground Allspice
- 1 (13.8 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts or 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, 1/4 cup ice water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
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How to Make Taco Bell Style Caramel Apple Empanadas
- Dice 3 medium apples into 1/2-inch pieces. Microwave apples on half power for 6-7 minutes, or until softened. Let stand for 3 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened apples with 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Mix well.
- Melt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of unsalted butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add the apple mixture, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice to the skillet.
- Cook, stirring constantly, for 4-5 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened and the apples are tender.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Coarsely mash the apple mixture with a fork and set aside.
- If using refrigerated pie crusts, unroll them on a lightly floured surface.
- If making dough from scratch: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Cut in 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add 1/4 cup ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 3-4 times. Roll the dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into 12 squares (approximately 4 inches each).
- Place about 1 tablespoon of the apple mixture in the center of each square.
- Fold one side of the square over the filling, pressing the edges firmly with a fork to seal.
- Place the empanadas on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the empanadas evenly with 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve the empanadas immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
20 g
Sugar
34g
Fat
48g
Carbs
10g