I made my first batch of empanadas when I was sixteen. They were savory, with ground beef and olives and raisins, and I loved them. I make savory empanadas all the time.
Sweet empanadas? Nope, that's new to me. But when my d-in-law asked if I'd make some for a family gathering, I thought I'd experiment.
I tried two types of dough. One (left) was a traditional buttery pastry dough. The other (right) had a cream cheese base.
I used four kinds of fillings (l to r): pumpkin, blueberry, pineapple-jalapeno, and raspberry.
I sprinkled some with sugar, and I used an egg wash on others.
My conclusions?
*I liked the pastry dough better than the cream cheese.
*Of the four fillings, I liked the pineapple-jalapeno best.
*And the sugar sprinkled empanadas were better than those that were egg-washed.
I will make these again.
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These are something that sounds very tasty,and I've never had one.
ReplyDeleteI've only made savory empanadas before but could see a sweet filling being sort of like a pie.
ReplyDeleteWe make a chicken empenada, which is delicious, but my Argentinian friends swear that it shoukd only be made with beef. I think they would keel over at the thought of a sweet empenada! The best empenada I ever had was in Chile, big, tasty, spicy and hot!
ReplyDeleteI've yet to make but will as they are usually gluten free using corn flour.
ReplyDeleteI am gluten free due to allergies so I have to pass on these delicious little morsels but they sound so good.
ReplyDeleteThey look yummy
ReplyDeleteInteresting, never ate one, looks very yummy !
ReplyDeleteThese look delish!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
- Lisa
It's great to experiment, then you know for sure what works and what you like best.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite empanadas have beef, raisins, brown sugar, and other flavors —both sweet AND savory. I do like turnovers which are similar but not the same name.
ReplyDeletebest... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Oh what a great experiment! My grandmother made similar turnovers/cookies/empanadas and always used a cream cheese pastry. I'm going to try it with the butter pastry.
ReplyDeleteYour photos made me hungry. Growing up, my grandmother made "fried pies" filled with apples or other fruit filling. I'm not sure why we called them "fried" since I'm pretty sure she baked them. Whatever you call them -- fried pies or empanadas -- or whether or not they're sweet or savory, they're a treat! Thanks for sharing your baking creations. I just wish I could taste them.
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Sandy @ Writing With a Texas Twang
What yummy creations! Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you had fun making them...and tasting them, too.
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Oh, yum! I love empanadas, though I haven't tried to make them myself and haven't had too many sweet varieties - these look delicious! Enjoy them!
ReplyDeleteHave a good week!
Sue
Book By Book
a successful experiment. Cheers from Carole's Chatter
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I love the meat empanadas and get them at our favorite Cuban restaurant but I never thought to make sweet ones. Saving this recipe.
ReplyDeleteOh my, what a lovely photo essay!
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