Apple Empanadas Recipe

 

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 420 g (3 1/3 cups) all-purpose flour (00 flour)
• 50 g sugar
• 8 g vanilla sugar (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
• 2 large eggs
• 50 ml sunflower seed oil
• 10 g (2 teaspoons) baking powder
• A pinch of salt

For the Filling:

• 2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• 2 tablespoons sugar (for the filling)
• 1 tablespoon jam (your choice)
• 1 tablespoon butter (for cooking apples)

 

Directions:

Prepare the dough:

In a large mixing bowl, combine 420 g flour, 50 g sugar, 8 g vanilla sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 eggs and 50 ml sunflower oil. Add this mixture to the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.

Add 10 g baking powder and knead gently until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

 

Prepare the apple filling:

In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter.

Add the diced apples and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of sugar. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are softened and caramelized.

 

Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of jam. Let cool slightly.

Assemble the empanadas:

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

 

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.

Using a round cutter or a glass, cut out circles of dough (about 10 cm in diameter).

Place a tablespoon of the apple filling in the center of each circle.

 

Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.

Bake the empanadas:

Place the filled empanadas on the prepared baking sheet.

 

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve:

Let cool slightly before serving. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar for added sweetness.