RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Apple Pie Empanadas

SPONSORED BY NEW JERSEY COUNCIL OF FARMER & COMMUNITIES

All the flavor of apple pie in a portable package

Ingredients:

6 apples, peeled, cored and diced

1 cup dark brown sugar

2 Tbsp lemon juice

1 – 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1 package empanada dough

1 egg, lightly beaten

2 Tbsp granulated sugar

Directions:

Heat over 425.

Combine apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, cloves

and 1 tsp cinnamon in a saucepan, Cook over medium-low

heat until apples are tender.

Fill each dough disc with 2 Tbsp apple filling.

Crimp to close.

Brush with egg.

Sprinkle with sugar and remaining

cinnamon.

Bake 15-20minutes until golden brown.