Make Apple Empanadas From Scratch With Grandma's Recipe

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Serves: 12 Save

Ingredients (15)

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch fine salt
  • 1/2 cup good-quality lard, or vegetable shortening
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
  • 4 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and cut into small cubes
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup raisins, softened in warm water and drained
  • Vegetable oil, or shortening, for frying

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