Pumpkin Empanadas Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked mashed pumpkin; ¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar; ¼ cup raisins; ¼ cup chopped nuts; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 2 cups unsifted flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ cup butter; 6 -7 tablespoons cold water; 1 quart approx. corn oil; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 cup cooked mashed pumpkin
¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
¼ cup raisins
¼ cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 cups unsifted flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup butter
6 -7 tablespoons cold water
1 quart approx. corn oil
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
In bowl stir together first five ingredients.
2
In another bowl mix flour and baking powder.
3
Cut in butter until coarse crumbs form with pastry blender.
4
Sprinkle water over mixture while tossing to blend well.
5
Divide into thirds.
6
On lightly floured surface roll each out to 1/16 to 1/8 thickness, cut in 3 inch circles.
7
Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin mixture onto lower half of each circle.
8
Moisten edge.
9
Fold top half over filling.
10
Seal well.
11
Pour corn oil into heavy saucepan (3 quart) filling no more than 1/3 full.
12
Heat over medium heat to 375 degrees F. Carefully add empanadas, a few at a time.
13
Fry, turning once, 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden.
14
Drain on paper towels.
15
Mix sugar and cinnamon.
16
Sprinkle over empanadas.

527

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup cooked mashed pumpkin, ¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar, ¼ cup raisins, ¼ cup chopped nuts, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Empanadas 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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