Copycat Taco Bell Caramel Apple Empanada – a delicious recipe with empanada wrappers, Filing, apple pie filling, caramels, ground cinnamon, vegetable oil. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
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Make Filling:
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In a microwave safe container, melt 20 caramels with 1 cup apple pie filling. Stir in remaining pie filling and ground cinnamon. Allow to filling to cool completely.
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Place 2 tablespoons caramel apple filling on one half of each dough round, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the filling. Brush border with water; fold dough over filling to enclose completely. Press edges to seal, then press to crimp with hands. Chill finished pastries in freezer for 10 minutes before cooking.
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Cook:
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Attach a deep-frying thermometer to the side of large heavy-bottomed pot or dutch oven, heat 2-inches of oil, over medium-high, to 340u00b0F.
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Line two baking sheets with paper towels. Working in batches, fry empanadas until they are light brown in color and crisp, about 5 minutes a batch, transfer empanadas to prepared towel lined baking sheets. Cool slightly before serving.
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Tip: Copycat Taco Bell Caramel Apple Empanda's can be formed and chilled in the refrigerator up to one day ahead; or frozen and thawed before cooking.
3196
kcal
Calories
360
g
Fat
4
g
Carbs
FatCarbs
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 6 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (14 ounce) packages empanada wrappers, 10 dough rounds each, Filing, 1 (20 ounce) can apple pie filling, 1 (11 ounce) bag Kraft caramels, and more.
Yes, Copycat Taco Bell Caramel Apple Empanada falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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