Vegan Apple Empanadas
Try our irresistible apple empanadas with a soft, tender filling of diced apples, brown sugar, and dried cranberries. Chef's kiss!
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 104kcal
Equipment
- baking sheet (affiliate link)
- Empanada maker (affiliate link)
- Lemon press (affiliate link)
Ingredients
- 3 red apples cubed
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons dried cranberries or raisins
- 2 tablespoons vermouth or rum, optional
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 lime juice and zest
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon ground Cinnamon
- pinch fine salt
- 10 discs Easy Vegan Empanadas Dough
Optional to brush the empanadas for a golden finish
- ¼ cup plant milk
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Follow the instructions on your vegan empanada dough package. If using our dough recipe, preheat to 230°C (450°F).
- Soak the cranberries: Soak the dried cranberries in vermouth and vanilla extract.
- Sauté the apples: Dice the apples into small cubes. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add sugar and spices: Add the brown sugar, soaked cranberries or raisins, ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir well so everything is evenly coated. Cover and cook for 10 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the apples are tender.
- Add lime zest and juice: Grate the lime zest and squeeze the juice into the mixture. Stir well and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Prepare the baking tray: Line a large baking tray with wax paper and place the empanada dough rounds, leaving space between them.
- Assemble the empanadas: Place a portion of filling in the center of each dough round. Fold the empanadas in half and press the edges with a fork to seal or create a decorative edge.
- Brush with milk and sugar mixture: Mix the plant milk with brown sugar. Use a brush to coat the top of each empanada with this mixture.
- Poke the empanadas: Poke the top of each empanada with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Bake: Follow the package instructions until golden and crispy, usually 10–15 minutes or as directed by the dough package, or at 230ºC (450°F).
- Cool and serve: Let the empanadas cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.3mg