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Caramel Apple Empanadas
1 package (12 oz.) STOUFFER'S frozen Harvest Apples 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 3 1/2 cups all-purpose baking mix 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons whipping cream, divided 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Thaw apples in microwave at MEDIUM (50% power) 6 to 7 minutes; let stand 2 minutes. Stir together apples and flour.
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a medium skillet over medium heat; add apple mixture, brown sugar, and allspice. Cook, stifling constantly, 4 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Coarsely mash apple mixture, and set aside.
Stir together baking mix and 1 cup whipping cream with a fork until moistened.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 3 to 4 times.
Pat or roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 9 (4 1/2-inch) circles. Pat or roll unused dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 5 (4 1/2-inch) circles.
Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon apple mixture in center of each circle; set aside remaining apple mixture. Fold 1 side of circle over, pressing edges with a fork to seal. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush tops evenly with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
Bake at 400F for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Whisk together powdered sugar, reserve apple mixture, and remaining 3 tablespoons whipping cream until smooth. Serve with empanadas.
Yields 14 Empanadas
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