Sweet Pumpkin Empanadas

40 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

899 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2 1/2	cups	flour, all-purpose
2	tablespoons	sugar	granulated
1	teaspoon	salt
1/2	teaspoon	cinnamon	ground
1/2	cup	butter	melted
1/2	cup	milk
2	large	eggs
16	ounces	pumpkin (canned)
3/4	cup	brown sugar	packed
3/4	cup	pecans
1/2	cup	raisins, seedless
1	tablespoon	lemon juice
1	tablespoon	water
1	teaspoon	cinnamon	ground
1/8	teaspoon	cloves	ground
1	x	cinnamon sugar
1/2	cup	sugar	granulated
1 1/2	teaspoons	cinnamon	ground

Directions

Combine flour, sugar, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in medium bowl.

Beat butter, milk, and one egg in small bowl.

Add to dry ingredients; mix well.

Form into ball and cover; chill for 1 hour.

Combine pumpkin and brown sugar in medium bowl.

Add nuts, raisins, lemon juice, water, cinnamon, and cloves; mix well.

Divide dough into 12 to 14 portions.

On lightly floured board, roll out each portion into 6-inch circle.

Place scant 1/4 cup pumpkin mixture on each circle.

Moisten edges with water; fold in half, pressing edges with fork to seal.

Scallop sealed edges by indenting at 3/4-inch intervals.

Place on ungreased baking sheet.

Beat remaining egg; brush on top of empanadas.

Mix cinnamon sugar and sprinkle over empanadas.

Bake in preheated 400F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve warm or cool on wire rack.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 362g

Amount per Serving

Calories 899 42% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.0g	65%
Saturated Fat 17.0g	87%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 169mg	56%
Sodium 811mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 121.0g	40%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	36%
Sugars 49.0g
Protein 16.0g	33%

Vitamin A	392%		Vitamin C	13%
Calcium	14%		Iron	40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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