Make These Traditional Piña Empanadas In 4 Steps

This guide on how to make pina empanadas will take your through the steps to create a flavor-packed juicy filling and crunchy yet soft pastry.

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INGREDIENTS

01 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, chopped

02 2 teaspoons of water

03 1/4 – 1/2 cup granulated sugar

04 1 teaspoon cornstarch

05 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

INGREDIENTS

06 1/4 teaspoon ground star anise

07 Pinch cloves

08 Pinch fine salt

MAKE THE EMPANADA PASTRY

01

Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl so the ingredients merge well.

Finally, add the sifted flour on a low speed and mix until a dough comes together.

02

MAKE THE PINEAPPLE FILLING

03

 start, place the chopped pineapple and sugar into a medium saucepan.

Stir the mixture now and then and allow it to cook for roughly 30 minutes.

04

ASSEMBLE THE EMPANADAS

03

Divide the rested dough into palm-sized balls.

Then, take about 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of pina filling and add it to one half of the pastry disc.

04

Make These Traditional Piña Empanadas In 4 Steps