Thanksgiving with Dulce de Leche and Apple Empanadas

Thanksgiving with Dulce de Leche and Apple Empanadas might be just the European recipe you are searching for. This recipe makes 12 servings with 40 calories, 1g of protein, and 1g of fat each. For 40 cents per serving, this recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 280 people found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. It works well as a very reasonably priced side dish. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Thanksgiving. This recipe from My Colombian Recipes requires nutmeg, granulated sugar, egg, and water. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. Overall, this recipe earns an improvable spoonacular score of 10%. Similar recipes are Dulce de Leche Bananan Empanadas with Walnuts, Dulce de Leche Milkshake (Malteada de Arequipe o Dulce de Leche), and Apple dulce de leche tart.

Servings: 12

 

Ingredients:

3 medium apples, peeled, cored and diced

10 oz. dulce de leche

1 large egg, beaten

12 small empanada discs, homemade or store bought

2 tablespoons of granulated sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Pinch of nutmeg

2 tbsp water

Equipment:

bowl

baking paper

baking sheet

oven

Cooking instruction summary:

Place the apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and dulce de leche in a bowl and mix well. Mix the water and beaten egg in a small bowl. Set aside.To assemble the empanadas spoon the dulce de leche and apple mixture on the center of the empanada discs.Brush the edges of the empanada discs with the egg and water mixture (this will help them sealbetter).Fold the empanada discs and seal the edges, use a fork to help seal the empanadas.Lightly brush the top of each empanada with the rest of the egg mixture, this will give a nice golden glow when they bake.Place the empanadas on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Let them rest for at least 15 minutes. Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees F and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden.Serve warm or at room temperature.This post is part of BlogHer’s Holiday Parties editorial series, made possible by Cracker Barrel.

 

Step by step:


1. Place the apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and dulce de leche in a bowl and mix well.

2. Mix the water and beaten egg in a small bowl. Set aside.To assemble the empanadas spoon the dulce de leche and apple mixture on the center of the empanada discs.

3. Brush the edges of the empanada discs with the egg and water mixture (this will help them sealbetter).Fold the empanada discs and seal the edges, use a fork to help seal the empanadas.Lightly brush the top of each empanada with the rest of the egg mixture, this will give a nice golden glow when they bake.

4. Place the empanadas on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

5. Let them rest for at least 15 minutes. Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees F and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden.

6. Serve warm or at room temperature.This post is part of Blog

7. Her’s Holiday Parties editorial series, made possible by Cracker Barrel.


Nutrition Information:

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40k Calories
0.73g Protein
0.57g Total Fat
8g Carbs
0% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
40k
2%

Fat
0.57g
1%

  Saturated Fat
0.18g
1%

Carbohydrates
8g
3%

  Sugar
6g
8%

Cholesterol
15mg
5%

Sodium
11mg
0%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
0.73g
1%

Fiber
1g
5%

Vitamin C
2mg
3%

Manganese
0.05mg
2%

Vitamin B2
0.03mg
2%

Selenium
1µg
2%

Potassium
55mg
2%

Phosphorus
13mg
1%

Vitamin B6
0.03mg
1%

Iron
0.18mg
1%

Vitamin K
1µg
1%

covered percent of daily need
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