Pumpkin Empanadas Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup shortening or 2/3 cup lard; 2 tablespoons shortening or 2 tablespoons lard; 4 -5 tablespoons cold water; 1 (12 ounce) can canned pumpkin; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; sugar

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening or 2/3 cup lard
2 tablespoons shortening or 2 tablespoons lard
4 -5 tablespoons cold water
1 (12 ounce) can canned pumpkin
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
sugar

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["PASTRY: Mix together flour and salt. Cut in shortening until particles are the size of small peas.", "Sprinkle water, 1 tbsp at a time, tossing with fork to moistened. (pastry should clean the side of bowl).", "Gather into a ball, divide into halves. Divide each half into 16 equal pieces. Roll each piece between plastic wrap into 3 1/2"" circle. (keep pastry covered).", "FILLING: Combine pumpkin, brown sugar, cinnamon and ground ginger in a saucepan. Heat to boiling, stitring constantly. Reduce heat, simmer until brown sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.", "Heat oven to 400u00b0.", "Spoon 2 tsp pumpkin mix onto center of circle. Brush edges with water.", "Fold over and press edges with fork to seal.", "Place on ungreased cookie sheet or stone.", "Sprinkle with sugar and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown."]

325

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 2/3 cup shortening or 2/3 cup lard, 2 tablespoons shortening or 2 tablespoons lard, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin 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.

Pumpkin Empanadas

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