Apricot-Filled Empanaditas Recipe

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Apricot-Filled Empanaditas
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 1 (.25 oz) envelope active dry yeast
  • 1 cup lukewarm water
  • 1/4 cup shortening or lard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 quart oil for frying , or as needed

Directions:

  1. Place the dried apricots and 1 1/2 cups of water into a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, and allow to cool slightly.
  2. In the container of a blender or large food processor, combine the apricots with any remaining water, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Cover, and puree until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Pour 1 cup of water into a large bowl, and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let stand for about 5 minutes to dissolve the yeast. Mix in the shortening and salt. Gradually mix in the flour using a sturdy spoon until the dough is stiff enough to knead on a floured surface. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Do not set aside the dough to rise.
  4. Roll out the dough to 1/4 to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into circles with a large biscuit cutter or round cookie cutter. Spoon about a tablespoon of the filling in the center of the circles, and fold over. Seal the edges by pressing with your fingers.
  5. Heat about 1 inch of oil in a deep heavy skillet over medium-high heat, or to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Fry the pastries in the hot oil, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 11150.15 Kcal (46683 kJ)
Calories from fat 8380.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 931.21g 1433%
Sodium 2398.17mg 100%
Potassium 6533.6mg 139%
Total Carbs 708.74g 236%
Sugars 364.47g 1458%
Dietary Fiber 51.43g 206%
Protein 56.22g 112%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 9%
Iron 19.8mg 110%
Calcium 412.4mg 41%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 489.18 Kcal (2048 kJ)
Calories from fat 367.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.85g 1433%
Sodium 105.21mg 100%
Potassium 286.64mg 139%
Total Carbs 31.09g 236%
Sugars 15.99g 1458%
Dietary Fiber 2.26g 206%
Protein 2.47g 112%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 9%
Iron 0.9mg 110%
Calcium 18.1mg 41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 299.8
    Points
  • 317
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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