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14) Pumpkin empanadas with cinnamon sugar

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 package refrigerated pie crusts 2 crusts
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Mix pumpkin, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Roll out each pie crust and cut into 4–6 circles with a cup or cutter.
  4. Spoon about 1–2 tbsp filling onto each circle, fold over, and press edges with a fork to seal.
  5. Brush empanadas with beaten egg, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar on top.
  6. Bake 15–18 minutes, until golden and set. Cool a few minutes before serving.