Spicy Apples Empanadas
Ingredients 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced ¼ cup melted butter, divided ½ tsp. cornstarch ¼ cup granulated sugar, divided 1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tsp. ground cinnamon ¼ tsp. salt 6 (6" or medium) empanada dough discs
Directions 1. In the Stack Cooker 1¾-qt. Casserole, stir together apples and 2 Tbsp. of melted butter until apples are well coated. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch, 2 Tbsp. of the sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and salt. Sprinkle spice mixture over apples; stir until apples are well coated. 3. Cover and microwave on high power 3 minutes. Remove from microwave and stir; let stand 10 minutes. 4. Preheat oven to 400° F/205° C. Line a baking sheet with Silicone Baking Sheet with Rim. 5. In the Empanada Maker, place 1 disc of dough. Spoon 2 Tbsp. apple filling into one half of the dough. Close Empanada Maker and press; removing excess dough. Place on Silicone Baking Sheet with Rim. Repeat with remaining dough discs. 6. Brush Empanadas with remaining melted butter and sprinkle remaining sugar over each buttered Empanada. 7. Place sheet pan in oven. Bake 12 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven, let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature. 22
