Pumpkin Empanadas


October 19, 2023

person's hand holding an empanada

Inspired by: https://muybuenocookbook.com/pumpkin-empanadas/

Ingredients

  • 8 oz water
  • 2 Tbsp piloncillo or brown sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks or ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp cloves
  • ⅔ cup canned pumpkin
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • Store-bought pie crust (2 sheets)
  • 1 egg

Recipe Directions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small pot, bring water to a boil. Add piloncillo, cinnamon, and cloves. Cover, turn off heat, and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • In a bowl, add boiled mixture and pumpkin to make the filling. Mix well.
  • On a floured surface, roll out pie crust with a rolling pin. Use a 4-inch round biscuit cutter to cut out rounds from crust. Form leftover crust into a ball, and repeat to make more rounds (1 sheet of crust should make 8 rounds).
  • Roll out each round once more in each direction. Spoon 2 tsp of filling onto the center of each round.
  • In a small bowl, whisk egg and 1 Tbsp water. Brush edges of rounds with egg wash.
  • Close rounds by folding into a half-moon shape. Use a fork to press edges closed.
  • Place empanadas on a baking sheet. Use a knife to cut 2 slits in the tops of each empanada. Brush egg wash over tops, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  • Bake for 11 minutes, or follow instructions on pie crust packaging. Let cool before serving.

Recipe Times

Preparation Time: 25 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Total Time: 40 min

Recipe Facts

Servings: 8
Calories per serving: 185
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