Taco Bell Caramel Apple Empanada Recipe

The taco bell caramel apple empanada is a yummy dessert that is easy and quick to make. 

This recipe has gotten quite a number of ingredients, but the exciting side of it is that the ingredients are easy to find, they are available in most supermarkets and grocery shops. One could say we have a taco bell replica. 

 

If you have been having challenges making the caramel apple empanada, worry not I have your solution for am going to walk you through each and every step required for this recipe.

This recipe requires quite a number of ingredients let me outline them.

For the crust we need; all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and cold water.

To make the filling we need; granny smith apples, caramel sauce, lemon juice, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.

Additionally, for the topping we need; a yellow egg york, water, cinnamon, and caramel for drizzling.

 

For the caramel sauce, you can decide to make it on your own or you can use packed caramel sauce.

I recommend you to use granny smith apples because they are the best to use in this recipe. However, you can use other types but I find this the best to use when making the caramel apple empanada  

Below is the full recipe for the taco bell caramel apple empanada;

Ingredients For Taco Bell Caramel Apple Empanada

Crust

• 2 ¾ (340g) cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• 94 grams of unsalted butter, cubed
• ½ cup of cold water

For The Filling of the caramel apple empanada

• 4 granny smith apples, diced
• ⅓  cup of caramel sauce
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• A teaspoon of vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon of ground cloves and then, 
• A pinch of salt

Caramel apple empanada topping

• 1  yellow egg york 
• 1 tablespoon of water
• Cinnamon sugar for sprinkling
• Caramel sauce for drizzling

Equipment

• Food processor
• oven
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Pastry brush

 

Steps To Follow For Taco Bell Caramel Apple Empanada

1. Firstly, make the dough. In a food processor with a dough blade or in a large-sized bowl, add the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
2. Secondly, pulse in the cubed unsalted butter.
3. Thirdly, mix in the water to create a small dough. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and place it in a refrigerator.
4. In the meantime, make the filling. In a small bowl add diced apples and lemon juice, and toss evenly to coat.
5. In a small saucepan, stir together the diced apples and caramel sauce over medium heat.
6. Once the mixture starts to bubble, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook while stirring occasionally until the apples start softening for 15 to 20 minutes.
7. Then stir in the cinnamon, vanilla extract, cloves, and salt.
8. Furthermore, remove the saucepan from heat and allow the filling to cool at room temperature.
9. Once the apple filling has cooled to room temperature, remove the dough from the fridge.
10. On a surface lightly floured, roll the dough into a thin sheet. Get a 3 ½-inch cutter to cut out circles of the dough.
11. Put 1 ½ tablespoon of apple filling in the center of one of the circles and fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal.
12. Then use the spikes of a fork to seal completely or create a rope-like appearance by slightly pulling the edge out and folding over, beginning from one end and finishing from the opposite side.
13. Repeat the process with the remaining empanada.
14. Place the apple empanadas 2-inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Next, place them in a refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes.

Preheat the oven

1. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 370 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Make the egg wash. In a small bowl, beat together the yellow egg york and water. Use a pastry brush to brush the egg wash over the tops of the empanadas. Then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
3. Bake the empanadas until golden brown for about 20 to 25 minutes. 
4. When ready, remove empanadas from the oven and allow them to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving because you don’t want to burn your guests.
5. Drizzle with caramel sauce, serve and enjoy because you deserve it.

Concluding the caramel apple empanada

Consequently, this marks the end of the taco bell caramel apple empanada. My sincere appreciation goes out to everyone that has been following this recipe right from the beginning. I want to say thank you. Also, check out our Caramel Pecan Pie Recipe.

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