Caramel Apple Empanadas with Dipping Sauce
Caramel apple empanadas are pastries stuffed with buttery, caramel-glazed cinnamon apples and then fried to a glorious golden brown crisp. This drool-worthy treat is inspired by Taco Bell's caramel apple empanadas. Serve it as a game day snack or a Thanksgiving dessert.
Ingredients
- 5 Granny Smith Apples
- 1½ cups Dark Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- ½ tsp Kosher Salt
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch + 1 tbsp Water in a separate bowl for cornstarch slurry
- 2 tbsp Caramel Sauce
- Empanada Wrappers
Instructions
- Peel and dice your apples and toss them in a skillet on medium heat.
- Add your brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and butter. Cook down for 6-8 minutes.
- Add corn starch slurry and let simmer additional 2-3 minutes until thickened. Next add caramel and stir to combine. Set aside and let cool for 15-20 minutes.
- Add spoonful of filling to center of empanada wrapper, press closed, crimp with fork, and fry in 350°F degree oil until golden brown. Remove and place on paper towel or wire rack.