Honey Nut and Fruit Empanadas
Empanadas are a popular dish in many Latin American countries and can be filled with a variety of sweet or savory fillings.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Honey Nut and Fruit Empanadas
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine the flour and butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
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Add the honey, chopped nuts, and dried fruit to the bowl and mix well.
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Gradually add the beaten egg and water to the mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
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Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.
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Roll out each dough ball into a circle approximately 6 inches in diameter.
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Place a spoonful of the nut and fruit mixture onto one half of each dough circle.
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Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal.
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Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Allow the empanadas to cool for 10 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
