Caramel Apple Empanadas Recipes

Steps:

• Make Filling:.
• In a microwave safe container, melt 20 caramels with 1 cup apple pie filling. Stir in remaining pie filling and ground cinnamon. Allow to filling to cool completely.
• Place 2 tablespoons caramel apple filling on one half of each dough round, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the filling. Brush border with water; fold dough over filling to enclose completely. Press edges to seal, then press to crimp with hands. Chill finished pastries in freezer for 10 minutes before cooking.
• Cook:.
• Attach a deep-frying thermometer to the side of large heavy-bottomed pot or dutch oven, heat 2-inches of oil, over medium-high, to 340°F.
• Line two baking sheets with paper towels. Working in batches, fry empanadas until they are light brown in color and crisp, about 5 minutes a batch, transfer empanadas to prepared towel lined baking sheets. Cool slightly before serving.
• Tip: Copycat Taco Bell Caramel Apple Empanda's can be formed and chilled in the refrigerator up to one day ahead; or frozen and thawed before cooking.

Steps:

• Lightly grease 2 baking sheets. Heat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Combine caramel pieces and flour. Add apples, caramel topping and lemon juice; mix well.
• Place dough for one roll on lightly floured surface; roll into 4-inch circle. Spoon about 2 tablespoons apple mixture onto lower half; brush edges with milk. Fold dough in half; crimp edges with fork. Repeat with remaining dough. Brush each empanada with butter; sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Place on prepared baking sheets.
• Bake empanadas for 15 minutes or until golden brown; serve warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Combine apples, 1 cup of dulce de leche and brown sugar in bowl, mix until well blended. In a small bowl combine lightly beaten egg and water. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon about 2 Tablespoons apple mixture onto center of each empanada disk, brush edges with egg mixture and fold over dough, using a fork seal edges together well and place them on prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush top of empanadas with egg mixture. Bake 18 min. or until golden brown. Cool slightly. Serve drizzled with remaining 2 Tbsp. dulce de leche and topped with COOL WHIP.

Steps:

• Thaw apples in microwave at half power 6 to 7 minutes; let stand 3 minutes. Stir together apples and flour.
• Melt 1/4 cup butter in a medium skillet over medium heat; add apple mixture, brown sugar, and allspice. Cook, stirring constantly for 4 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Coarsely mash apple mixture, and set aside.
• Stir together baking mix and 1 cup whipping cream with a fork until moistened. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 3 to 4 times.
• Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 12 (5-inch) squares.
• Divide apple mixture into 12 servings and place 1 serving in center of each square. Fold 1 side of square over, pressing edges with a fork to seal. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush tops evenly with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
• Bake at 400F for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.