Description
Delightful pastries filled with a smooth, spiced pumpkin mixture, perfect for dessert or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 package store-bought pie crust
- 1 beaten egg (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix together the pumpkin puree, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch in a bowl until well combined.
- Roll out the pie crust and cut circles of dough. Place a spoonful of pumpkin filling in the center of each circle, fold and press the edges to seal, then brush with beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar or with vanilla ice cream. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg