Apple Empanada
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- Number of Servings: 15
Ingredients
Pastry:2 c whole wheat flour1 t salt1 c shortening6-7 T water1 egg, beatenFilling:2 large apples, peeled and diced1/2 c apple cider1/2 c sugar1/2 t cinnamon1 T cornstarch
Mix flour and salt, cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in water until completely moistened.
Divide dough into 2 equal portions. Roll dough until 1/8" thick. Cut into 4" circles.
In a medium saucepan, simmer diced apples, cider, sugar, and cinnamon. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with enough water to form a thin consistency; stir into apple mixture and cook until thickened.
Brush pastry circles with beaten egg. Place small spoonful of apple mixture in center of each circle. Fold pastry over to form a half circle. Press edges together with a form to seal.
Bake at 375F for 15-20 minutes
Number of Servings: 15
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CERCIS.
Divide dough into 2 equal portions. Roll dough until 1/8" thick. Cut into 4" circles.
In a medium saucepan, simmer diced apples, cider, sugar, and cinnamon. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with enough water to form a thin consistency; stir into apple mixture and cook until thickened.
Brush pastry circles with beaten egg. Place small spoonful of apple mixture in center of each circle. Fold pastry over to form a half circle. Press edges together with a form to seal.
Bake at 375F for 15-20 minutes
Number of Servings: 15
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CERCIS.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 229.4
- Total Fat: 14.3 g
- Cholesterol: 21.7 mg
- Sodium: 159.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 24.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
- Protein: 2.7 g