How to Make Apple Empanadas (Como Hacer Empandas de Manzana) | Muy Bueno

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.

Combine 4 cups peeled and chopped Granny Smith apples, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl and set aside.

In a stand mixer, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon if desired.

Add 1/2 cup of Crisco all vegetable shortening to the dry ingredients and mix.

In a separate bowl, whisk 2 eggs and 1/2 cup of milk, then combine with the dry ingredients until the dough is soft.

Split the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes.

On a floured surface, roll out the dough and cut into small round circles using a 4-inch round mold.

Add a small dollop of the apple filling on the rolled-out circles and wet the edges with milk or water to help seal.

Fold over the dough and seal the edges with a fork.

Brush each empanada with evaporated milk and sprinkle with a cinnamon and sugar mixture.

Puncture the top of each empanada with a fork to allow steam to escape while baking.

Place the empanadas on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 350°F.

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