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Pumpkin Sage Empanadas

Cozy Pumpkin Sage Empanadas with a Sweet-Spicy Dip

Delight in these Pumpkin Sage Empanadas filled with roasted pumpkin and fresh sage, paired with a sweet-spicy dip for the perfect snack.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 8 empanadas
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 package Refrigerated Pie Dough
Filling
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Purée Do not use pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or sweet variety
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can substitute butter
  • 4 leaves Fresh Sage Can substitute with dried sage (1 tsp)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Egg Wash
  • 1 Egg (beaten with water or milk)
Dipping Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup Honey can be used as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Paste Adjust to taste (Sriracha, Sambal Oelek, etc.)
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar Can substitute with white vinegar or lemon juice

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Prepare Empanadas
  1. Caramelize onions in olive oil over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Mix in pumpkin purée, sage, salt, and pepper, and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Allow filling to cool.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out pie dough and cut into circles 4-5 inches in diameter.
  4. Fill each dough circle with 1.5-2 tablespoons of filling, moisten edges, seal and crimp with a fork.
  5. Brush tops with egg wash. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Mix maple syrup, chili paste, and vinegar for the dipping sauce.
  7. Serve empanadas warm with dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1empanadaCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cool the filling completely before filling dough. Avoid overfilling to maintain crispness. Egg wash ensures a beautiful golden finish.

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