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Pumpkin Sage Empanadas

Savory Pumpkin Sage Empanadas for Cozy Autumn Snacking

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Delight in cozy Pumpkin Sage Empanadas, a perfect blend of roasted pumpkin and fresh sage in crispy pastry, perfect for autumn snacking.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 4 empanadas
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 package Refrigerated pie dough
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Pumpkin purée pure pumpkin purée, not pie filling
  • 1 large Onion halved and caramelized
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 tbsp Fresh sage minced
  • to taste Salt & pepper for seasoning
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 Egg beaten with 1 tbsp water or milk
For the Dipping Sauce
  • ¼ cup Maple syrup pure maple syrup recommended
  • 1 tbsp Chili paste or Sriracha/Sambal Oelek
  • 1 tsp Apple cider vinegar white vinegar as alternative

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • whisk
  • Round cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Caramelize onions in olive oil for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Mix the caramelized onions with pumpkin purée, sage, salt, and pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the pie dough to ⅛-inch thick and cut into circles.
  4. Fill half of each dough circle with pumpkin filling, seal, and crimp edges.
  5. Brush the tops with the egg wash for a golden finish.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden and flaky; rotate halfway through.
  7. Prepare the dipping sauce by mixing maple syrup, chili paste, and vinegar.
  8. Serve warm with dipping sauce after letting the empanadas cool slightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1empanadaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the filling to cool completely before assembling to avoid soggy pastry. Adjust filling amount to avoid leaks while baking.

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