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Pumpkin Sage Empanadas

Cozy Pumpkin Sage Empanadas with Sweet-Spicy Dipping Sauce

These Pumpkin Sage Empanadas are flaky pastries filled with roasted pumpkin, onions, and sage, served with a sweet-spicy dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 4 empanadas
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 pack Refrigerated pie dough or frozen empanada discs
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Pumpkin purée not pie filling
  • 1 large Onion opt for yellow or sweet onions
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil for sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh sage or dried
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 Egg beaten with water or milk
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Chili paste Sriracha, Sambal Oelek, or similar
  • 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • Rolling Pin
  • Round Cutter
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Caramelize Onions: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add sliced onion with a pinch of salt, cook for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Make the Filling: Stir in pumpkin purée and sage, season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated, then cool.
  3. Prep the Dough: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out pie dough and cut into 4-5 inch circles.
  4. Fill & Seal: Place filling on each dough circle, moisten edges, fold over, and crimp to seal securely.
  5. Egg Wash: Beat egg with water. Brush on tops of empanadas and arrange on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown, rotating halfway through.
  7. Mix Sauce: Whisk together maple syrup, chili paste, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl. Adjust seasoning.
  8. Serve: Allow empanadas to cool slightly before serving with dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1empanadaCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the filling to cool completely before adding it to the dough to prevent soggy pastry. Keep an eye on the empanadas while baking.

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