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Sweet Pumpkin Empanadas

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Submitted by happycooker

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

20 min

COOK

20 min

READY

40 min

Ingredients

2 ½ 591
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML SUGAR
granulated
1 5
TEASPOON ML SALT
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML CINNAMON
ground
½ 118
CUP ML BUTTER
melted
½ 118
CUP ML MILK
2 2
LARGE LARGE EGGS
16 462.4
OUNCES ML/G CANNED PUMPKIN PURÉE
¾ 177
CUP ML BROWN SUGAR
packed *
¾ 177
CUP ML PECANS
½ 118
1 15
TABLESPOON ML LEMON JUICE
1 15
TABLESPOON ML WATER
1 5
TEASPOON ML CINNAMON
ground
0.6
TEASPOON ML CLOVES
ground
1 1
½ 118
CUP ML SUGAR
granulated
1 ½ 7.5
TEASPOONS ML CINNAMON
ground

Directions

Combine flour, sugar, salt, and ½ 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 ¼ 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 ¾ 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 400℉ (200℃) 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 (12.8 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 899 42% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 17g 87%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 169mg 56%
Sodium 811mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 40%
Dietary Fiber 9g 36%
Sugars g
Protein 33g
Vitamin A 392% Vitamin C 13%
Calcium 14% Iron 40%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
 
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