Caramel Apple Empanadas

Try this sweet spin on empanadas that's filled with caramel and apple pie filling then deep-fried to golden perfection!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 275 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• vegetable oil for frying
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
• ½ cup cold water, or as needed
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, or to taste
• ¾ cup caramel topping
• 1 cup cold butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough forms a ball. Wrap with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Roll out dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured work surface. Cut into 16 squares. Place 2 tablespoons apple pie filling and 1 teaspoon caramel topping on each square. Fold into triangles and seal edges with a fork.

Step 3

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 370 degrees F (187 degrees C). Deep-fry empanadas until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined platter to drain. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.