Pear Empanadas

Easy and delightful.

Pear Empanadas

Perfect Pear Empanadas
Print Recipe
CourseDessert, Snack
Servings8 servings
Calories135kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Canned Pears drained and diced
  • 1 tablespoons Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 8 Frozen whole grain biscuits (2.25-3 oz.)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F°.
  • Allow biscuit rounds to come to room temperature.
  • In a bowl, combine the pears, cornstarch, sugar and cinnamon, mixing well to evenly coat the pears. Set aside.
  • Roll out each biscuit to a 6” circle.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup filling onto the bottom half of each circle.
  • Brush warm water on outside edges of the biscuit dough before folding over the top. Use a fork to press and seal the edges.
  • Bake 15 to 17 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown. Allow the empanadas to cool on the pan before serving.

Notes

Enjoy as a desert or sweet snack!
Nutrition Facts
Pear Empanadas
Serving Size
 
1 empanada
Amount per 1 Serving
Calories
135
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
255
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
23
g
8
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Calcium
 
18
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
108
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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