Taco Bell Style Caramel Apple Empanadas |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Copycat of Taco Bell's Caramel Apple Empanadas. Ingredients:
1 (12 ounce) package stouffer's frozen harvest apples |
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine |
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar |
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice |
3 1/2 cups baking mix |
1 cup whipping cream |
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted |
Directions:
1. Thaw apples in microwave at half power 6 to 7 minutes; let stand 3 minutes. Stir together apples and flour.
2. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a medium skillet over medium heat; add apple mixture, brown sugar, and allspice. Cook, stirring constantly for 4 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Coarsely mash apple mixture, and set aside.
3. Stir together baking mix and 1 cup whipping cream with a fork until moistened. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 3 to 4 times.
4. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 12 (5-inch) squares.
5. Divide apple mixture into 12 servings and place 1 serving in center of each square. Fold 1 side of square over, pressing edges with a fork to seal. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush tops evenly with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
6. Bake at 400F for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.
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