Dessert

Apple Empanada is for Dessert.

Apple Empanada takes several minutes to prepare.

Apple Empanada takes 20 minutes to cook.

Apple Empanada makes 15 servings.

The ingredients for Apple Empanada are:

Pastry:
2 c whole wheat flour
1 t salt
1 c shortening
6-7 T water
1 egg, beaten

Filling:
2 large apples, peeled and diced
1/2 c apple cider
1/2 c sugar
1/2 t cinnamon
1 T cornstarch

Here is how you make Apple Empanada:

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 minutesNumber of Servings: 15Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CERCIS.

The nutritional information for Apple Empanada is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 15
• 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

Apple Empanada is Mexican cuisine.