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Close-up of golden-brown Pumpkin Empanadas with a flaky crust.
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Pumpkin Empanadas

Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 250
Delicious flaky pastries filled with spiced pumpkin, perfect for fall treats or dessert.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Butter (cold)
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Nutmeg
  • ½ tsp Salt

Pumpkin Filling

  • 2 cups Pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Nutmeg
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 Egg Egg (for egg wash)

Instructions 

  • Mix flour and salt; cut in cold butter. Add ice water, form dough, and chill.
  • Sauté pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until thickened. Cool.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out dough, cut circles, fill, fold, and seal.
  • Brush empanadas with egg wash, bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.

Notes

Chill the dough well for best results and serve warm or at room temperature.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Latin American
Keyword: pumpkin