Description
Delightful empanadas filled with sweet, tangy pineapple and wrapped in a flaky crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2-3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Combine flour, salt, and butter in a bowl. Mix until crumbly.
- Gradually add cold water, mixing until a dough forms. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix diced pineapple, sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out dough and cut into circles.
- Place a spoonful of the pineapple mixture in the center of each circle.
- Fold and seal edges, brushing with egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider using sugar substitutes. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg