Empanadas Dulces Recipe

Name: Empanadas Dulces
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 (17-ounce) can yams; 1 (15 1/4-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained; 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon rind; 1 1/2 teaspoons orange rind; 2 1/22 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup shortening; 5 to 6 tablespoons cold water; Additional sugar

Servings: persons

1 (17-ounce) can yams
1 (15 1/4-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon rind
1 1/2 teaspoons orange rind
2 1/22 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening
5 to 6 tablespoons cold water
Additional sugar

1
Combine yams, pineapple, 1 cup sugar, lemon and orange rind in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool; set aside.
2
Combine flour, remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt; cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle cold water evenly over surface; stir with a fork until all ingredients are moistened. Divide pastry into 22 to 24 portions. Roll each portion to a 3-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
3
Place about 1 tablespoon pineapple mixture on each pastry circle. Moisten edges of circle; fold pastry in half, making sure edges are even.
4
Using a fork dipped in flour, press edges of pastry together to seal. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon sugar on each pastry. Place on baking sheets; bake at 350u00b0 for 30-minutes or until lightly browned.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (17-ounce) can yams, 1 (15 1/4-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained, 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided, 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon rind, and more.

Yes, Empanadas Dulces falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Empanadas Dulces

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