Caramel Apple Empanadas
By
Trisha Gianesin
@trishagia
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This was a recipe I found in a Taste Of Home magazine years ago, and has become a family favorite - I hope you all enjoy!
Rating:
★★★★★ 1 vote5
Serves:
12
Prep:
15 Min
Cook:
15 Min
Ingredients
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12rhodes dinner rolls - thawed to room temperature
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10caramels cut in half
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1/3 cflour
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2 cpeeled, chopped granny smith apples
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1/4 cchopped pecans
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1/2 ccaramel ice cream topping
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1/2 Tbsplemon juice
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·melted butter
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·cinnamon/sugar or powdered sugar(optional)
How to Make Caramel Apple Empanadas
- Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Flatten each roll into a 4-5 inch circle. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest while preparing filling.
- In a medium bowl, combine caramels, flour, apples, pecans, ice cream topping and lemon juice.
- Remove wrap from dough and place 1-2 tablespoons of filling on each dough circle. Brush edges of dough with milk and fold in half. Seal edges with a fork.
- Place on a sprayed baking sheet and bake at 350°F 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon/sugar or powdered sugar, if desired
