Recipe

Pumpkin Empanada

Pumpkin Empanada

Serves: 4-6

In Pumpkin Reàl, Dickinson, Autumn, and Buckskin pumpkins are pureed with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and clove to bring chefs the taste of fall year-round. Its convenience paired with its pure, quality flavors makes it a must-have ingredient for all culinary connoisseurs.

These dishes are made for conversation, and so is Reàl. Serve these starters with pride.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Pumpkin Reàl
  • Makes 12
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small pie pumpkin, roasted, or 1 (15.5 oz) can of pumpkin
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Reàl, plus more for drizzling
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pack Goya empanada dough (can make homemade empanada/pie dough and cut into twelve 6-inch circles)
  • Melted butter, for brushing
  • Ice cream or whipped cream, for serving
  • Fresh mint, for garnish
  • Grated nutmeg, for garnish

Directions

  1. Sauté raisin and pecans in butter for 1 minute. Stir in the pumpkin, Pumpkin Reàl, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg and cook for another minute. Refrigerate mixture until fully chilled.
  2. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Place 1 tablespoon filling just off-center on each empanada dough. Fold dough over filling and pinch edges with a fork to seal.
  3. Place empanadas on a sheet pan, brush with melted butter, and bake for 10–15 minutes, until golden brown.
  4. Drizzle with a little Pumpkin Reàl and serve with ice cream or whipped cream. Garnish with fresh mint and grated nutmeg.

Try this recipe with other Reàl products:

  • Crisp Apple Reàl

Featured Product

Pumpkin Reàl

Pumpkin Reàl features premium Dickinson, Autumn, and Bucksin pumpkins pureed and paired with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and clove. This fall and winter flavor staple lends itself to making mouth-watering dishes, from sweet treats to the perfect Thanksgiving sides!