Sour Cherry Empanadas
Delicious empanadas filled with a sweet and tangy sour cherry filling, perfect for a dessert or snack.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups Flaky pastry dough
- ●1 cup Sour cherries
- ●1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- ●1 teaspoon Almond extract
- ●1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- ●1 Egg
- ●1 tablespoon Water
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Roll out the flaky pastry dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- 3
Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 4
In a bowl, mix together the sour cherries, granulated sugar, almond extract, and lemon zest.
- 5
Place a tablespoon of the cherry mixture in the center of each dough circle.
- 6
Brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg and fold the dough in half to form a triangle.
- 7
Press the edges together to seal the empanada and use a fork to crimp the edges.
- 8
Brush the tops of the empanadas with the beaten egg and cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
- 9
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 10
Serve warm and enjoy!