Pineapple Empanadas

Ingredients

• For the Dough:
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 🌾
• 0.5 tsp salt 🧂
• 1 tbsp sugar 🍯
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced 🧈
• 0.5 cup cold water 💦
• For the Pineapple Filling:
• 2 cups fresh pineapple, finely diced 🍍
• 0.5 cup sugar 🍯
• 1 tbsp cornstarch 🌽
• 2 tbsp water 💦
• 0.5 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
• 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon ✨
• For Assembly & Baking:
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) 🥚
• 2 tbsp sugar (for sprinkling) 🍯

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Prepare the Dough 🌾✨
2. 21️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients – In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar.
3. 32️⃣ Add Cold Butter – Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. 43️⃣ Add Cold Water – Gradually mix in cold water until the dough comes together.
5. 54️⃣ Chill the Dough – Shape into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. ❄️✨
6. 62️⃣ Make the Pineapple Filling 🍍🔥
7. 75️⃣ Cook the Pineapple – In a saucepan over medium heat, combine pineapple, sugar, and cinnamon. Cook until the pineapple softens and thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
8. 86️⃣ Thicken the Filling – Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the pineapple mixture.
9. 97️⃣ Cook for Another 2 Minutes until thickened, then remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and let cool. 🍍✨
10. 103️⃣ Assemble the Empanadas 🥟🔥
11. 118️⃣ Roll Out the Dough – On a floured surface, roll the dough to about 1/8-inch thick.
12. 129️⃣ Cut Out Circles – Use a 4-6 inch cutter to cut out rounds. 🌾✨
13. 13Fill & Seal – Spoon pineapple filling into the center of each dough circle.
14. 141️⃣1️⃣ Fold & Crimp – Fold into a half-moon shape and seal the edges with a fork.
15. 154️⃣ Bake the Empanadas 🥟🔥
16. 161️⃣2️⃣ Egg Wash & Sugar Sprinkle – Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar. 🥚🍯✨
17. 171️⃣3️⃣ Bake – Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
18. 185️⃣ Serve & Enjoy! 🍍✨
19. 191️⃣4️⃣ Plate & Savor – Enjoy warm or at room temperature. For extra sweetness, dust with powdered sugar!