Delicious Baked Apple Empanadas

Enjoy the warm and comforting flavors of these delicious baked apple empanadas. Made with a flaky pastry crust and filled with a sweet and spiced apple filling, these empanadas are the perfect autumn treat. Whether you serve them as a dessert or a snack, they are sure to be a hit with family and friends. Plus, they are easy to make and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 cup ice water
• 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar, for sprinkling

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Slowly add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing the dough together with a fork until it starts to come together. Shape the dough into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the diced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and lemon juice. Stir until the apples are coated in the sugar and spice mixture.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use a round cutter or a glass to cut out circles of dough, about 4-5 inches in diameter.
6. Spoon a tablespoon of the apple filling onto one half of each dough circle. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Use a fork to press the edges of the empanadas together to seal.
7. Place the filled empanadas onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle them with turbinado sugar for extra sweetness and a nice golden color.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the empanadas are golden brown and crispy.
9. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

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