Fresh Peach Empanadas Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400º Partially thaw peaches and pulse in food processor until finely diced (but not pureed) Place peaches, sugar and cinnamon in microwave safe bowl Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to peach mixture Cook on full power for 3-5 minutes until mixture is thickened (stir once during cooking to ensure mixture doesn't get too thick - add a tablespoon of water if necessary) Set aside to cool
• 2. Remove pie crusts one at a time from package and place on waxed paper With a 6 to 8 inch round cookie cutter (or glass) cut circles of dough Reform left over dough so you can make more circles Use all dough if possible
• 3. IF YOU HAVE AN EMPANADA MAKER: Place one circle of dough in it and place 1 to 2 tablespoons of peach mixture on one side, then close maker and seal dough into a pie IF YOU DON'T HAVE AN EMPANADA MAKER: Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of peach mixture on one side of dough circle, leaving about 1/2 inch of dough not covered with peaches Fold other side of dough over the mixture and pinch the sides together to seal the peach filling in.
• 4. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper and place empanadas in a single layer on the sheet Cook for 12-15 minutes until golden brown, turning once so both sides will brown Remove from oven and place on cooling rack You may sift powdered sugar over these if desired.
• 5. ALTERNATE DEEP FRY METHOD Heat cooking oil to medium high. Place empanadas in oil and deep fry for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, turning once. Do not crowd pan, you will have to fry in several batches Remove from oil and drain on cooling rack You may sift powdered sugar over these if desired

Steps:

• Sift flour with salt into a large bowl and blend in butter with your fingertips or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal with some (roughly pea-size) butter lumps.
• Beat together egg, water, and vinegar in a small bowl with a fork. Add to flour mixture, stirring with fork until just incorporated. (Mixture will look shaggy.)
• Turn out mixture onto a lightly floured surface and gather together, then knead gently with heel of your hand once or twice, just enough to bring dough together. Form dough into a flat rectangle and chill, wrapped in plastic wrap, at least 1 hour.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Roll out pastry on a lightly floured counter. Cut out 8 six inch circles (can use a saucer as a guide).
• Place the peaches in a heatproof bowl and pour over enough boiling water to cover. Leave for a few seconds, then drain and peel off the skins. Halve the peaches, remove the pits and slice the flesh.
• Place a spoonful of sour cream on one half of each pastry circle and top with a few peach slices. Sprinkle over a little brown sugar and some nuts. Brush all around the edge with the beaten egg, fold the pastry over the filling and press the edges together to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork and prick the tops.
• Place on a baking sheet, brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with the superfine sugar. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.