A traditional Guatemalan recipe of sweet pumpkin empanadas, ready in just a few minutes. Follow the steps carefully and enjoy this iconic Guatemalan dish.
Guatemalan sweet pumpkin empanadas are a delightful traditional treat that, with its unique flavor, will captivate the entire family.
Easy to prepare, these empanadas are perfect for enjoying on any occasion. Follow the recipe steps and savor an authentic piece of Guatemala.
Sweet Pumpkin Empanadas
Ingredients
1 ⅓ cup of Flour
⅔ cup of Butter
8 tablespoons of Ice water
8 ounces of Pumpkin cut into cubes
1 Chopped onion
1 Crushed garlic clove
1 tablespoon of Chopped sage
1 tablespoon of Chopped parsley
¼ cup of Grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons of Toasted pine nuts
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : In a large bowl, sift the flour and salt.
Step 2 : Cut the butter into the flour until you get a mixture similar to breadcrumbs.
Step 3 : Gently add the ice water, stirring until a dough ball forms.
Step 4 : Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
Step 5 : Then, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch and cut circles.
Step 6 : Prepare the filling with pumpkin, onion, garlic, sage, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts.
Step 7 : Fill each dough circle with this mixture, fold, and seal the edges.
Step 8 : Finally, bake at 375°F until golden, approximately 40 minutes.
Step 9 : Serve hot and enjoy.
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