Caramel Apple Empanadas Easy (Print)

Golden pastries filled with caramel-drizzled apples, finished with cinnamon sugar and a flaky crust. Ready in minutes.

# Ingredients:

→ Fruit Filling

01 - 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and cut into 8 uniform wedges
02 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Spice Blend

03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - Dash of ground allspice

→ Caramel

07 - 1/2 cup caramel bits or 15 unwrapped soft caramels
08 - 1 teaspoon whole milk

→ Pastry

09 - 1 refrigerated pie crust

→ Assembly & Finish

10 - 1 egg, lightly beaten
11 - Sanding sugar, for topping (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for even baking and easy removal.
02 - Toss apple wedges with lemon juice to prevent browning.
03 - Combine granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Sprinkle mixture over apples and gently toss to coat each wedge evenly. Set aside.
04 - Unroll refrigerated pie crust on a lightly floured work surface and roll out slightly for uniform thickness.
05 - Using a 10 cm round cutter, cut out 8 rounds from the pie crust.
06 - Place pastry rounds on the prepared baking sheet. Position an apple wedge slightly off-center on each round, leaving room along the edges for sealing.
07 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine caramel bits (or unwrapped soft caramels) with milk. Heat on high power in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until caramel is completely melted and smooth.
08 - Spoon 1 teaspoon of melted caramel over each apple wedge, ensuring caramel stays clear of pastry edges.
09 - Brush edges of each pastry round with beaten egg. Fold pastry over apple and caramel to enclose, forming a half-moon shape. Press edges to seal and crimp with a fork for a secure closure.
10 - Brush tops of empanadas with additional beaten egg. Sprinkle with sanding sugar if desired for extra crunch.
11 - Bake in preheated oven for 12–14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack.
12 - Reheat any remaining caramel until pourable if needed. Drizzle over warm empanadas just before serving.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Trim apple wedges as necessary to fit pastry rounds snugly without overfilling.
02 - For a spiced alternative, substitute 1 teaspoon apple pie spice in place of individual spices.

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