Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Empanadas

I know that pumpkin pie time is right around the corner but I couldn’t resist a little prelude.

I decided that little handheld pumpkin empanadas were just the thing! Empanadas are stuffed pastries that are either baked or fried and are very popular in South America.

These quick pastries can be eaten for breakfast, tucked into a lunch box, enjoyed with afternoon tea or coffee and make a nice weeknight fall dessert.

As usual, I am always on the lookout for a simple way to make something. I decided to use canned pumpkin for the filling and for the crust, I just used a box of Chebe Cinnamon Roll mix. I love the way the cinnamon in the mix marries with the spiced up pumpkin filling.

I hope you find these simple and tasty treats as lovely as we did!

5 from 2 votes

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Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Empanadas Recipe

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time40 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings: 12 Empanadas

Calories: 163kcal

Author: Gluten Free & More

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 (7.5 ounce) box Chebe Cinnamon Roll Mix
• ▢ 3 tablespoons grapeseed or vegetable oil
• ▢ 3 large eggs – use divided
• ▢ 2 tablespoons water
• ▢ 1 (15 ounce) can pure pumpkin puree
• ▢ ½ cup brown sugar
• ▢ 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ▢ ½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ▢ 2 tablespoons heavy cream or full fat coconut milk
• ▢ 1/3 cup powdered sugar plus more for dusting if desired
• ▢ 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup

Instructions

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  Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat.
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  Combine the cinnamon roll mix with the oil, 2 eggs and water in a mixing bowl. Mixture may be crumbly; that’s fine. Turn the mixture out onto a clean work surface and knead a minute or two until the dough is smooth. Divide into 12 even sized balls.
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  Combine the pumpkin with the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, cloves and cream and whisk until smooth.
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  Roll each ball of dough between 2 pieces of waxed or parchment paper into a 4 inch circle. Place a heaping tablespoon of pumpkin filling on the dough, fold the dough over, forming a half circle and fold the edges of the dough over and press together. With the tines of a fork, seal the edges. Poke the top of the empanada a few times with the fork and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
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  Whisk the remaining egg with a splash of water. Brush the top of each empanada with the egg mixture. Allow to dry for a minute, then brush again with more egg mixture. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until the crust is browned and firm. Place a wire cooling rack on top of a piece of waxed or parchment paper, place the empanadas on the rack and let cool.
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  Mix the powdered sugar with the maple syrup until smooth (you may need to add a drop or two more of maple syrup). Drizzle on top of the empanadas. Dust with more powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Empanadas Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 163 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Cholesterol 40mg13%

Sodium 157mg7%

Potassium 32mg1%

Carbohydrates 28g9%

Sugar 15g17%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 70IU1%

Calcium 18mg2%

Iron 1.1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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