Apple Empanadas -- Easy, Delicious Dessert Recipe

caramel sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade caramel

💰Cheaper: butterscotch sauce

Homemade caramel can be lower in sugar and cost-effective.

empanada dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought pie crust

Whole wheat dough is healthier while pie crust is more economical.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while granulated sugar is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Peel, core, and slice the apples into small pieces.

In a bowl, combine sliced apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, sugar, and nutmeg.

Cook the apple mixture in a skillet over medium heat until slightly softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in caramel sauce until well combined.

Roll out empanada dough on a floured surface and cut into circles.

Place a spoonful of the apple-caramel mixture in the center of each dough circle.

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges with a fork.

Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with brown sugar.

Arrange empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.

Serve warm with extra caramel sauce for dipping.

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