Dairy-Free Apple Pie Empanadas
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These single-serve desserts are a fun hand-held treat for kids and adults!
Author: Produce for Kids
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 12 empanadas
Ingredients
- 4 cups peeled, sliced Gala apples
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon non-GMO cornstarch (can sub arrowroot starch)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 12 frozen dairy-free empanada shells (see Dough Note below), thawed
- 1 large egg white, beaten (see Vegan Option below)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over low heat. Add the apples, maple, starch, and cinnamon. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the apples are tender.
- Line the center of each empanada shell with apples. Fold the shell over top of the apples and use a fork to press the edges together and seal. Brush the tops of the empanadas with the beaten egg white.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the sealed empanadas on your prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
Dough Note: Some brands of empanada dough contain dairy. You can substitute another pastry dough or fillo dough.
Vegan Option: You can substitute the egg wash with dairy-free milk beverage, dairy-free milk beverage whisked with maple syrup (2 tablespoons to 1 teaspoon), or melted dairy-free buttery spread.
Air Fryer Option: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Grease the air fryer basket. Add the sealed empanadas to the basket and cook for 8 minutes, or until golden brown.
Vegan Option: You can substitute the egg wash with dairy-free milk beverage, dairy-free milk beverage whisked with maple syrup (2 tablespoons to 1 teaspoon), or melted dairy-free buttery spread.
Air Fryer Option: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Grease the air fryer basket. Add the sealed empanadas to the basket and cook for 8 minutes, or until golden brown.
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/apple-pie-empanadas