5 from 6 votes
Caramel Apple Empanadas
These Caramel Apple Empanadas are the ultimate Fall treat! Fresh apples, cinnamon-sugar, and caramel are all wrapped up in a flaky pie crust for a totally indulgent dessert.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
194 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 apple peeled and cut into 8 wedges, Granny Smith, large
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 pie crust premade
- 8 caramels unwrapped
- 1 egg yolk + 1 teaspoon water beaten for eggwash
- 2-3 tablespoons turbinado sugar
- caramel sauce optional, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F, line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside
- Toss the apple wedges with the brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice; set aside
- Cut the pie crust into 8 equal circles, place onto the baking sheet
- Add one piece of apple and top with one caramel to each pie dough circle
- Brush the edges with eggwash and fold the dough over the apple filling , use a fork to crimp shut
- Brush the outside with eggwash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar; use a fork to prick venting holes on top
- Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes, or until golden brown
- Remove from oven, allow to cool at least 5 minutes then drizzle with caramel sauce if desired
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Nutrition Information
Calories
194kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.003g
(0%)
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
121mg
(5%)
Potassium
86mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
47IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 121mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 47IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.