EMPANADAS DE MANZANA MEXICAN STYLE SWEET SOFT FLAKY APPLE TURNOVERS

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds moisture and flavor, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla flavoring

Vanilla flavoring is often cheaper and still provides a similar taste.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index and is less processed.

Prepare the dough by mixing flour and salt in a bowl.

Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add water gradually until the dough comes together; wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Peel and core the apples; chop into small pieces.

In a saucepan, combine apples, sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; cook over medium heat until apples are tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and let the filling cool completely.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.

Cut into circles using a large cookie cutter or bowl.

Place a spoonful of apple filling on one half of each circle.

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

Beat the egg and brush it over the tops of the empanadas for a golden finish.

Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from oven and let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.

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