Empanada De Plantano Recipe
Plantain Custard, Pineapple Caramel, Spiced Raisins
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Ingredients
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Empanada Dough
Plantain Custard Filling
Pineapple Caramel
Spiced Raisins
Method
Preparing the Empanada Dough
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, mixing until a dough forms. Knead gently and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Making the Plantain Custard
- 2
Cook Plantains
Peel and slice ripe plantains. In a saucepan, combine plantains, coconut milk, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat until plantains are tender. Mash and mix until smooth. Stir in cornstarch and vanilla extract until thickened. Let cool.
Preparing Pineapple Caramel
- 3
Make Caramel
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine pineapple juice and brown sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add butter and cinnamon, cooking until it thickens. Set aside.
Making Spiced Raisins
- 4
Prepare Raisins
In a small saucepan, combine raisins, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until raisins plump, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Assembling the Empanadas
- 5
Fill and Seal
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface. Cut into circles. Place a spoonful of plantain custard in the center, top with spiced raisins, and fold over to seal. Crimp edges with a fork.
Baking the Empanadas
- 6
Bake
Place empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Drizzle with pineapple caramel before serving.