Desserts never tasted so good! These delicious apple empanadas are a sweet take on one of my favorite Latin recipes and make for a great dessert or sweet treat that your family and friends will love!
*This post has kindly been sponsored by Stemilt’s.
It’s no secret that I love empanadas and I’m so excited to share this tasty sweet version with you! All the flavors of apple pie wrapped in empanada dough for a great handheld treat.
The filling for this dessert is made with Rave® apples, which have an amazing flavor and are super crisp and zingy. Rave® apples are best used in fresh applications like salads, paired with cheese or covered in nut butter, but I decided to take on its outrageously juicy flavor and let me tell you, they were made for these empanadas!
If you prefer your empanadas on the savory side, be sure to check out my Glazed Ham and Pineapple Empanadas and Easy Chicken Parmesan Empanadas.
Ingredients
- Rave® apples
- Lime Juice
- Brown Sugar
- Ground Cinnamon and Nutmeg
- Vanilla Extract
- Cornstarch
- Refrigerated Pie Dough
- Egg
- Turbinado Sugar
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How to make apple empanadas
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Add Rave® apples, lime juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla into a small pot. Over medium-high heat, cook the apples, stirring occasionally, until they are tender, about 15-20 minutes. They should have soaked up a lot of the liquid. Add cornstarch and stir. Transfer into a bowl and set it aside to cool.
- Place pastry dough on a flat lightly floured surface, stack pie crusts and roll out to a ¼-inch thick. Using a small bowl or a 6” round cutter, cut out 4 circles. Re-roll scraps to cut out two additional rounds.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of the apple filling onto the center of each dough round. Brush egg around edges of each round. Fold one side of the dough over and press the edges together using a fork until it’s fully sealed. You can also press the edges together by pinching the sides together using your index finger. Make sure that they are fully sealed.
- Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and place the empanadas on top.
- Cut a few small slits on the top of each empanada with a short knife to let the steam out while baking. Brush the tops with the egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake until the pastry is golden, for about 10-12 minutes.
Can you make them ahead of time?
If you are planning on serving these as a part of a larger meal, you can easily make the filling ahead of time. Let it cool and then place it in an airtight container. It will keep well in the fridge for up to a week.
You can also fill the empanada dough, and keep them covered in the fridge overnight.
How long do they keep?
Once the baked empanadas have cooled, you can keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. You can eat them cold, or gently warm them in the oven to serve.
What do you serve them with?
These apple empanadas can be served as desserts, a hand held snack or even for breakfast. They are great on their own, but they also go great with a scoop of ice cream or some whipped cream!
The filling for these empanadas is also great to use for an apple pie!
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Don’t cook the apples on too high a heat or they will stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Let the apple mixture cool before placing it into the empanada dough.
- Make a slit on the top of each empanada so that the steam can escape. If you don’t do this they can burst during baking.
- Cook the empanadas on parchment for easy removal.
About Rave® Apples
This apple is a new naturally bred fruit that is part Honeycrisp and part MonArk and was adopted by fruit pioneer, Stemilt. The fruit boasts a bright red skin that nearly covers a yellow background. With a crisp and fine white flesh, the apple is outrageously juicy with a refreshing, snappy zing.
Rave® apples are available for four short weeks, starting early-August. These apples are great for a fresh and healthy snack on its own or as a sweet bite in salads.
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Apple Empanadas
Author:Ingredients
For the Filling
- 4 large Rave® apples, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
For the Empanadas
- 1 pack (2 crusts) refrigerated pie dough
- 1 egg, for egg wash
- Turbinado sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Add Rave® apples, lime juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla into a small pot. Over medium-high heat, cook the apples, stirring occasionally, until they are tender, about 15-20 minutes. They should have soaked up a lot of the liquid. Add cornstarch and stir. Transfer into a bowl and set it aside to cool.
- Place pastry dough on a flat lightly floured surface, stack pie crusts and roll out to a ¼-inch thick. Using a small bowl or a 6” round cutter, cut out 4 circles. Re-roll scraps to cut out two additional rounds.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of the apple filling onto the center of each dough round. Brush egg around edges of each round. Fold one side of the dough over and press the edges together using a fork until it’s fully sealed. You can also press the edges together by pinching the sides together using your index finger. Make sure that they are fully sealed.
- Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and place the empanadas on top.
- Cut a few small slits on the top of each empanada with a short knife to let the steam out while baking. Brush the tops with the egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake until the pastry is golden, for about 10-12 minutes.
Notes
- Don’t cook the apples on too high a heat or they will stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Let the apple mixture cool before placing it into the empanada dough.
- Make a slit on the top of each empanada so that the steam can escape. If you don’t do this they can burst during baking.
- Cook the empanadas on parchment for easy removal.
Nutrition
The nutritional information of this recipe and all recipes on mydominicankitchen.com is only an estimate. The accuracy of any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Vanessa says
Thank you so much! Happy you enjoyed the recipe 🙂
Redoy says
This food looks so yummy and tasty. Thanks for sharing all methods you’ve described.
Vanessa says
No problem! Glad you enjoyed the recipe 🙂
Blanca says
I had never made empanadas before, but these one with apples look so yummy and easy to make.
María says
Me has hecho recordar mi infancia con estas Apple empanadas que se ven deliciosas!!! Me encantan los postres caseros tradicionales, y si tienen canela como es este caso, mucho más!
Sofía says
Que buenas estan empanadas de manzana, la tarta de manzana es una de mis preferidas y me ha encantado la versión individual.
Taty says
Oh yum, those apple empanadas are totally up my alley! Can’t wait to make your recipe
Silvia says
I love apple empanadas! So easy to make and delicious. Great with a cup of coffee!