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Pumpkin Empanadas

Pumpkin Empanadas

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  • 40 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Dough

    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • ⅓ cup white sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 cup vegetable shortening
    • 💧 1 cup warm water

  • Filling

    • 🎃 4 cups canned pure pumpkin
    • 1 cup white sugar
    • 🥚 2 large eggs
    • 🌰 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • ½ teaspoon ground cloves

  • Finishing

    • 🥚 1 large beaten egg

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2

To make the dough: Whisk flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in warm water, 2 tablespoons at a time, just until dough starts coming together. Knead dough a few times in the bowl.

3

Transfer dough out onto a floured surface. Cut dough in quarters, then cut each quarter into thirds to make 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball. Cover with a cloth and allow to rest while you make filling.

4

To make the filling: Mix pumpkin, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and cloves together in a large bowl until smooth.

5

Roll each dough ball out on a floured surface into a thin, 6-inch circle. Spoon about 1/3 cup filling into the center of each dough circle. Fold dough over filling to make a half-moon-shaped pie, then crimp the edges together with a fork. Place onto the prepared baking sheets.

6

Brush the tops with beaten egg.

7

Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is hot and crusts are golden brown, about 20 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

384

Calories

  • 6
    Protein
  • 52
    Carbs
  • 19
    Fats

💡 For a flakier crust, use chilled shortening.If you prefer a sweeter filling, add a bit more sugar or adjust the spices to suit your taste.Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor.Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.