Sweet, Gooey Cherry Pie Empanadas Recipe
Prep Time:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Servings:
12 empanadas
Ingredients
  • 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 4 cups pitted sweet cherries, fresh or frozen
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
Directions
  1. Make the dough: Add the flour, sugar, and salt to the bowl of a food processor, and pulse until combined.
  2. Add the cold butter, eggs, and water to the food processor and pulse until a dough forms.
  3. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and use your hands to knead the dough until it is smooth.
  4. Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, and wrap with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Make the filling: In a large pot, add the cherries, water, cornstarch, sugar, and lemon juice and stir together.
  6. Heat on medium-high heat until liquid is boiling, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it is 1/8-inch thick.
  8. Use a 6-inch round biscuit cutter to cut out 12 discs, gathering and re-rolling the dough as necessary.
  9. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat mats.
  10. Place 6 cut-out discs on each of the prepared baking sheets.
  11. Place about ¼ cup of cherry pie filling in the center of each disc.
  12. Dip your finger into water and moisten the outer rim of each dough disc.
  13. Fold each disc in half to cover the filling, then press the edges of the dough together and fold them over to seal them. Refrigerate the empanadas for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  14. Preheat the oven to 375 F.
  15. Whisk together the egg and water until combined.
  16. Brush the top of each empanada with egg wash and then sprinkle with coarse sugar, if using.
  17. Bake the empanadas for 20 to 22 minutes, until golden brown.
  18. Let cool, then serve.