Taco Bell Style Caramel Apple Empanadas
Recreate the magic of Taco Bell’s beloved Caramel Apple Empanadas right in your own kitchen with this irresistible copycat recipe. Featuring a luscious filling made from tender Granny Smith apples, a blend of granulated and brown sugars, warm cinnamon, and silky caramel sauce, these empanadas strike the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. The filling is stuffed into premade empanada dough discs, folded into golden pockets, and fried to crispy perfection. Each bite delivers a delightful crunch followed by a warm, gooey center that’s simply irresistible. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this quick and easy dessert is perfect for indulging your sweet tooth or impressing guests at your next get-together. Serve these delectable caramel apple empanadas warm for an authentic, nostalgic treat that tastes just like the original—if not better!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 0.25 cups Caramel sauce
- 8 pieces Premade empanada dough discs
- 3 cups Vegetable oil
Instructions
Peel, core, and dice the Granny Smith apples into small cubes.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the diced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.
Cook the apple mixture for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir it into the apple mixture.
Continue cooking for 2–3 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool for 10 minutes.
Once the filling has cooled, stir in the caramel sauce.
Take one empanada dough disc and add about 2 tablespoons of the apple-caramel mixture to the center.
Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and press the edges together firmly with a fork to seal.
Repeat the process with the remaining dough discs and filling.
In a deep saucepan, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
Carefully fry 1–2 empanadas at a time, cooking for about 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Remove the empanadas from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve warm and enjoy your homemade Taco Bell Style Caramel Apple Empanadas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7221 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 670.2 g | 859% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.1 g | 515% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 403.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 28 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 1912 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 370.2 g | 135% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 178.6 g | ||
| Protein | 18.7 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 852 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
