Canned pears make these enpanadas quick to make.
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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