Pumpkin Empanadas

Pumpkin Empanadas
  • PREP TIME
    40 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    316

Delight in these warmly spiced pumpkin empanadas, a hand-held treat perfect for cool autumn evenings. Our recipe elevates the classic with a perfectly balanced filling and a flaky, golden crust.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    52 g
  • Cholesterol
    47 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    710 mg
  • Sugar
    26 g
  • Fat
    19 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 15 mins To make the dough: Whisk flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in warm water, 2 tablespoons at a time, just until dough starts coming together. Knead dough a few times in the bowl. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Transfer dough out onto a floured surface. Cut dough in quarters, then cut each quarter into thirds to make 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball. Cover with a cloth and allow to rest while you make filling. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins To make the filling: Mix pumpkin, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and cloves together in a large bowl until smooth. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 25 mins Roll each dough ball out on a floured surface into a thin, 6-inch circle. Spoon about 1/3 cup filling into the center of each dough circle. Fold dough over filling to make a half-moon-shaped pie, then crimp the edges together with a fork. Place onto the prepared baking sheets. Brush the tops with beaten egg. (25 minutes)

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Recipe View 20 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is hot and crusts are golden brown, about 20 minutes.

For a richer crust, substitute butter for half of the shortening.
If the dough is too dry, add water one tablespoon at a time until it comes together.
To prevent the filling from leaking, ensure the empanadas are sealed tightly with the fork.
Dust your work surface well with flour to prevent sticking.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 105 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Sarah Quigley

    These were a hit at our Thanksgiving gathering! The crust was perfectly flaky and the filling had just the right amount of spice.

  • Kole Stroman

    I added a pinch of nutmeg to the filling and it was divine! Thanks for the great recipe.

  • Maegan Upton

    This is now a staple recipe in my household. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!

  • Nikita Murphy

    The dough was a little tricky to work with at first, but once I got the hang of it, they turned out beautifully.

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