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.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoon Butter
- 2 tablespoon Honey
- 1 cup Chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
- 1 cup Dried fruit (e.g., raisins, cranberries)
- 1 beaten Egg
- 2 tablespoon Water
- to taste for dusting Powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Add the honey, chopped nuts, and dried fruit to the bowl and mix well.
- Gradually add the beaten egg and water to the mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.
- Roll out each dough ball into a circle approximately 6 inches in diameter.
- Place a spoonful of the nut and fruit mixture onto one half of each dough circle.
- Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal.
- Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow the empanadas to cool for 10 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar.
- 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.