This is a wonderful traditional dessert served at Christmas time in my family. You may omit the cloves if you prefer a less spicy version.
Provided by Delilah Lopez
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the dried apricots and 1 1/2 cups of water into a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, and allow to cool slightly.
- In the container of a blender or large food processor, combine the apricots with any remaining water, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Cover, and puree until smooth. Set aside.
- Pour 1 cup of water into a large bowl, and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let stand for about 5 minutes to dissolve the yeast. Mix in the shortening and salt. Gradually mix in the flour using a sturdy spoon until the dough is stiff enough to knead on a floured surface. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Do not set aside the dough to rise.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into circles with a large biscuit cutter or round cookie cutter. Spoon about a tablespoon of the filling in the center of the circles, and fold over. Seal the edges by pressing with your fingers.
- Heat about 1 inch of oil in a deep heavy skillet over medium-high heat, or to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Fry the pastries in the hot oil, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 132.9 mg, Sugar 23.9 g
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Sphiwe Gonya
[email protected]These were good, but I think I would have liked them better with a different filling.
Precious Humphrey
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my empanaditas didn't turn out. The dough was too dry and the filling was too runny.
Kamala Thapa
[email protected]These were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Arbaj Ansari
[email protected]I've never made empanaditas before, but these were so easy to follow. They turned out perfect!
As Df
[email protected]These were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were gone in minutes.
Melvis Presley
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I loved these empanaditas. The dough was flaky and the filling was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making them again.
Samir shrestha
[email protected]These were easy to make and turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.
salman zahid
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my empanaditas turned out perfect. They were delicious and everyone at my party loved them.
Shuja Mir
[email protected]These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
CLIFF RICHARD MULLI
[email protected]I made these empanaditas for my family and they all loved them. The dough was flaky and the filling was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making them again.
Avant Royer
[email protected]These were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.
Shusil Katwal
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my empanaditas didn't look anything like the pictures.
Dalice Lopez
[email protected]These were good, but I think I would have liked them better with a different filling.
Theresa Daniel
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my empanaditas didn't turn out. The dough was too dry and the filling was too runny.
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[email protected]These empanaditas were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Rahman Ajaz
[email protected]I've never made empanaditas before, but these were so easy to follow. They turned out perfect!
Kellie Horton
[email protected]These were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were gone in minutes.
Lawrence Cleanse
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I loved these empanaditas. The dough was flaky and the filling was sweet and tangy.
Md Habibulla
[email protected]These empanaditas were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.