Mexican Cookies Sweet Empaniditas Recipe Recipe

Name: Mexican Cookies Sweet Empaniditas Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. raisins; 1/2 c. apple juice; 2 tbsp. packed brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cloves, grnd; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/2 c. grated tart apple; 1/4 c. finely minced walnuts; 1 tbsp. lemon juice; Pastry for 2 crust, 9 inch pie; Beat egg, for glaze; Granulated sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. apple juice
2 tbsp. packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cloves, grnd
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 c. grated tart apple
1/4 c. finely minced walnuts
1 tbsp. lemon juice
Pastry for 2 crust, 9 inch pie
Beat egg, for glaze
Granulated sugar

1
In saucepan, combine raisins, apple juice, sugar, cinnamon, cloves and lemon peel.
2
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 min.
3
Dissolve cornstarch in 2 Tbsp.
4
cool water, stir into raisin mix with apple and walnuts.
5
Cook and stir till thickened, 1 to 2 min.
6
Stir in lemon juice; cold.
7
Roll out pastry 1/8 inch thick on floured surface.
8
Cut into 12 rounds with 4 inch cutter, re-rolling dough as needed.
9
Place rounded Tbsp.
10
of filling in center of circles; fold pastry in half over filling to enclose.
11
Press edges with tines of fork to seal.
12
Prick tops with fork.
13
If you like, decorate tops with small shapes cut with canape cutters from remaining dough.
14
Brush with beaten Large eggs, sprinkle generously with granulated sugar.
15
Bake on ungreased baking sheet at 375 degrees for 10 min or possibly till golden brown.
16
Cold on wire racks.

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

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. raisins, 1/2 c. apple juice, 2 tbsp. packed brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Mexican Cookies Sweet Empaniditas Recipe 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.

Mexican Cookies Sweet Empaniditas Recipe

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