Fried Quince Empanadas Recipe

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Fried Quince Empanadas
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
626
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut a lengthwise slit in each plantain and set on a baking sheet. Bake until the flesh is thoroughly soft and oozing through the slit, 40-50 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. Meanwhile, make the stuffing: Peel, core and finely chop 3 of the quinces. Peel and core the remaining 2 quinces and cut each into 8 wedges. Drop the wedges into a bowl of cold water to cover and squeeze in the lemon juice.
  3. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over moderate heat. Add the brown sugar and cook, stirring, until the sugar has melted. Add the finely chopped quinces, ginger, orange zest, cloves and cinnamon and stir to combine. Add 1 cup of water and continue cooking until most of the liquid is gone, about 15 minutes. Add the orange juice and rum and cook until almost all of the liquid is gone, about 5 minutes. Drain the quince wedges and add to the pan. Reduce the heat, cover and cook until the wedges are just soft, about 8 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the walnuts and let cool. (The stuffing can be make a day in advance and refrigerated).
  4. Make the dough in a food processor with a paddle attachment: Peel, trim and discard any tough ends from the plantains. Combine the plantains and salt and pulse until a smooth puree is formed, or mix until just blended. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate about 2 hours.
  5. To assemble: Roll 2 tablespoons of the dough between your palms to form a ball. Line the bottom of a tortilla press with a small plastic bag and place the ball of dough in the center. Place another plastic bag over the dough and press to form a 3 1/2inch circle. Place a quince wedge on half of the dough circle and top it with a teaspoon of the sauce. Fold over to enclose the quince and press the edges to seal. Place the stuffed empanadas on a platter and chill at least 30 minutes.
  6. Heat the vegetable oil to 375 degrees F. Gently drop the empanadas into the hot oil and fry until golden, about 6 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 625.92 Kcal (2621 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.11g 19%
Cholesterol 7.63mg 3%
Sodium 607.92mg 25%
Potassium 1059.45mg 23%
Total Carbs 116.01g 39%
Sugars 73.68g 295%
Dietary Fiber 6.15g 25%
Protein 5.16g 10%
Vitamin C 41.8mg 70%
Iron 3.5mg 20%
Calcium 74.2mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 176.67 Kcal (740 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.42g 19%
Cholesterol 2.15mg 3%
Sodium 171.59mg 25%
Potassium 299.04mg 23%
Total Carbs 32.74g 39%
Sugars 20.8g 295%
Dietary Fiber 1.74g 25%
Protein 1.46g 10%
Vitamin C 11.8mg 70%
Iron 1mg 20%
Calcium 20.9mg 7%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.7
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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