MEXICAN PUMPKIN EMPANADAS
My take on a traditional pumpkin empanada! Adjust all spices to your taste.
Provided by Esther Loveall Saunders
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk the flour, 1/3 cup of sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, and baking powder together. Cut the shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs; stir the water in, about 2 tablespoons at a time, just until you can gather the dough together. Knead the dough a few times in the bowl, then scrape it out onto a floured surface. Cut the dough in quarters, and cut each quarter into thirds to make 12 equal portions. Roll the portions into balls. Cover the dough balls with a cloth, and allow to rest while you make the filling.
- Mix the pumpkin, 2 eggs, 1 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves together until smooth. On a floured surface, roll each dough ball out into a thin circle about 6 inches across; spoon about 1/3 cup of filling into the center of the dough circle. Fold the dough over the filling to make a half-moon shaped pie, and crimp the edges of the crust together with a fork, leaving little fork lines in the dough. Gently lay the empanadas onto the prepared baking sheets. Brush the top of each pie with beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is hot and the crusts are shiny and browned, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.2 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 709.8 mg, Sugar 26 g
PUMPKIN EMPANADA
Empanadas, contrary to popular belief, actually have their origins in a traditional Arabic food called fatay. The folks in Galicia, Spain loved the dish so much that long after the Moors were gone from their country they continued making the tasty morsels. A delicious recipe from Latina.com
Provided by 1PugMom2
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 14-16 empanadas
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- To make pastry dough: Place butter and shortening in freezer for 15 minutes then cut both into small pieces. In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour and salt by pulsing 3 to 4 times.
- Add butter and pulse 5 to 6 times until it is blended uniformly. Add shortening and pulse another 3 to 4 times.
- Remove lid of food processor and pour in the ice water and egg. Replace lid and pulse 5 times. Stop to scrape down the sides and process for another 5 pulses.
- The dough should hold together when clinched in your fist.
- Place mixture in a large zip-top bag, squeeze together until it forms a ball, press into a rounded disk, and then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- To make pumpkin filling:.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter; stir in the brown sugar. Let this heat for a few minutes until the brown sugar is dissolved into the butter. Stir in the pumpkin and the spices.
- Continue to stir over medium heat for about 3 to 5 minutes, or long enough that the pumpkin begins to stiffen and hold its shape. Test this by picking up a small amount in a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in the orange peel.
- In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and sugar; set aside.
- Prepare oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly grease a large baking sheet. Take the chilled pastry dough and divide it in half.
- Divide each half into eight pieces. On a floured board, roll each of the pieces into a circle about 4 inches across and 1/8-inch thick.
- Fill each with a generous tablespoon of the cooled pumpkin filling. Fold the circle into a half-moon shape enclosing filling.
- Using a fork, press down the edges into a crimped border. Not only will this look nice, it will help keep the empanada closed after baking.
- With a pastry brush, paint the top with the egg wash (made by combining one egg with a teaspoon of water).
- Bake approximately 15 minutes or until tops are golden and the edges are lightly browned. Sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar immediately after removing from the oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.3, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 49.8, Sodium 235.4, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 19.4, Protein 3
PUMPKIN EMPANADAS
My mother-in-law makes these every Christmas. Empanadas are a staple in the Hispanic community. It's a little time consuming but South Texans love these! Serve with hot coffee or hot cocoa!
Provided by babygirl65
Categories Breads
Time 45m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- PASTRY: Mix together flour and salt. Cut in shortening until particles are the size of small peas.
- Sprinkle water, 1 tbsp at a time, tossing with fork to moistened. (pastry should clean the side of bowl).
- Gather into a ball, divide into halves. Divide each half into 16 equal pieces. Roll each piece between plastic wrap into 3 1/2" circle. (keep pastry covered).
- FILLING: Combine pumpkin, brown sugar, cinnamon and ground ginger in a saucepan. Heat to boiling, stitring constantly. Reduce heat, simmer until brown sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- Heat oven to 400°.
- Spoon 2 tsp pumpkin mix onto center of circle. Brush edges with water.
- Fold over and press edges with fork to seal.
- Place on ungreased cookie sheet or stone.
- Sprinkle with sugar and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.3, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 4.2, Sodium 322.5, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 11.8, Protein 3
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE EMPANADAS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, whisk egg white and vanilla; set aside. In another small bowl combine brown sugar, aniseed, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and pie mix until smooth. Add egg yolk; beat on low speed just until blended. Stir in pecans., On a lightly floured surface, roll each crust to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. round biscuit cutter. Place circles 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Place 1 teaspoon filling on 1 side of each circle. Brush edges of crust with egg white mixture; fold circles in half. With a fork, press edges to seal. Brush with egg white mixture and sprinkle with spice mixture. Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. , Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked empanadas on parchment-lined baking sheets until firm. Transfer to a freezer container; return to freezer. To use, bake empanadas as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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