Spiced Apple Cider Empanadas (Dessert)

Warm and comforting dessert empanadas filled with a spiced apple cider flavored filling and coated in cinnamon sugar.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

550 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.51/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

1boxRefrigerated Pie Crusts((2 crusts))

£3.00

2Apples(medium, peeled, cored, and diced)

£1.00

0.5cupApple Cider

£0.75

0.3cupBrown Sugar(packed)

£0.20

1tablespoonCornstarch

£0.10

2tablespoonsButter(unsalted)

£0.25

0.5teaspoonCinnamon(ground)

£0.05

0.3teaspoonNutmeg(ground)

£0.10

0.1teaspoonAllspice(ground)

£0.05

1teaspoonLemon Juice

£0.05

1Egg(for egg wash)

£0.30

1tablespoonWater(for egg wash)

0.3cupGranulated Sugar(for coating)

£0.15

1teaspoonCinnamon(for coating)

£0.05

Total Cost

£6.05

£1.51 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are softened and slightly caramelized, about 8-10 minutes.
3.
In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider and cornstarch until smooth. Pour the mixture into the skillet with the apples. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4.
In a small bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
5.
Unroll the pie crusts on a lightly floured surface. Using a 4-inch round cookie cutter or a knife, cut out circles from the pie crusts. You should get about 6-8 circles per crust.
6.
Place about 2 tablespoons of the apple filling in the center of each pie crust circle.
7.
Fold the pie crust over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Seal the edges by crimping with a fork or using your fingers.
8.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water for the egg wash. Brush the tops of the empanadas with the egg wash.
9.
Sprinkle the empanadas generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
10.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (150g)

550 kcal / 2301 kJ

Carbs

72g

28% of RDA

Fat

28g

40% of RDA

Protein

10% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

40 g

44% of RDA

Sodium

250 mg

11% of RDA

Saturated Fat

12 g

60% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use a combination of different apple varieties.

You can add other spices to the filling, such as cloves or ginger.

If the filling seems too watery, add a little more cornstarch to thicken it.

Store leftover empanadas in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Cooking Equipment

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Large Skillet

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Spiced Apple Cider Empanadas (Dessert)

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