Friday, January 23, 2015

Caramel Apple Empanadas

Caramel Apple Empanadas 12 frozen dinner rolls, thawed to room temperature 10 caramels, cut into 6 pieces each 1/3 cup flour 2 cups peeled, chopped Granny Smith apples 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice melted butter cinnamon/sugar or powdered sugar, if desired Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Flatten each roll into a 4-5 inch circle. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest while preparing filling. In a medium bowl, combine caramels, flour, apples, pecans, ice cream topping and lemon juice. Remove wrap from dough and place 1-2 tablespoons of filling on each dough circle. Brush edges of dough with milk and fold in half. Seal edges with a fork. Place on a sprayed baking sheet and bake at 350°F 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool slightly. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon/sugar or powdered sugar, if desired.

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