Fruity Empanadas Recipe

Name: Fruity Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Pillsbury BEST All Purpose Flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest finely; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening; 1/4 cup cold water; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 2/3 cup Smucker's(R) Mango Jam or any flavor Smucker's jam or preserves; 3 cups Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

2 cups Pillsbury BEST All Purpose Flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest finely
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening
1/4 cup cold water
1 large egg
1 teaspoon white vinegar
2/3 cup Smucker's(R) Mango Jam or any flavor Smucker's jam or preserves
3 cups Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
COMBINE flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, lemon zest and salt in large bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or two knives until fine crumbs form. In small bowl, whisk water and egg. Stir in vinegar. Mix into dry ingredients with fork until evenly moistened.
2
ROLL out half of dough at a time on lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with 3 1/2-inch round cookie cutter. Place heaping teaspoon of jam in center of rounds. Moisten edges of dough with water. Fold in half. Seal edges by pressing closed with fork.
3
HEAT oil in 3-quart saucepan to 375u00b0F. Fry 2 or 3 empanadas at a time for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown, turning several times. Drain on paper towels. Combine 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in shallow bowl. Roll warm empanada in cinnamon sugar mixture.
4
To bake in oven, heat oven to 375u00b0F. Place filled empanadas on cookie sheet. Brush with milk. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture. Bake 16 to 20 minutes or until light brown. Remove to wire rack to cool.

1948

kcal

Calories

183

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Pillsbury BEST All Purpose Flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest finely, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Fruity Empanadas 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.

Fruity Empanadas

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions