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    Home » Snack recipes » Rosemary-infused strawberry empanadas

    Rosemary-infused strawberry empanadas

    April 8, 2016 by Caroline's Cooking

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    These strawberry empanadas have a fruit filling infused with rosemary, with optional chocolate chips for a delicious, gooey-centered sweet treat (that's still relatively healthy).

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    Apparently today is empanada day and when I found that out, I knew it was the prompt I needed to make some new empanadas as I hadn't posted any in so long. In fact I haven't even made any since I shared my Greek-ish vegetable empanadas when I shared news of our new addition-to-be, who is now six months old!

    I debated quite what to fill them with and in the end decided to make these strawberry empanadas that are filled with a strawberry jam/compote infused with rosemary, and with optional chocolate chips.

    My husband described them as posh pop tarts. Personally I think that drastically undersells them, but we at least both happily ate a few. Given he doesn't really have a sweet tooth, they were obviously pretty good as that doesn't happen too often!

    These strawberry empanadas have a fruit filling infused with rosemary, with optional chocolate chips for a delicious sweet treat that's relatively healthy.

    How to make strawberry empanadas

    I used the same empanada dough for these that I used before (and for my chocolate chip and pumpkin empanadas) as it's both relatively healthy and very forgiving about not really cracking etc. Plus, it whizzes up really quickly with a food processor. It is a savory dough, but given the sweetness of the filling it actually works really well in contrast.

    The filling is easy to make as it's simply a case of chopping up the strawberries and cooking them over a low boil with some rosemary and honey. You end up with the most delicious jam/compote that is great on toast if you have any leftover.

    making rosemary infused strawberry empanadas

    As with any empanada, the trickiest bit is probably filling them, in particular trying to get the balance between having enough filling and overfilling. Especially with a gooey filling like these strawberry empanadas, leaks can be a little messy! Mine did leak slightly but the majority of the filling is dense enough that you still have plenty left (and the gooey bits on the outside taste pretty good too).

    I chose to egg wash both the area around the filling to help with sealing them and over the top to help give them a nice color when they bake and would recommend this, though you can just use water to help seal and miss out the outer glaze.

    rosemary infused strawberry empanadas

    These strawberry empanadas have a delicious undertone of rosemary which gives a wonderfully aromatic flavor to the sweet filling. I added some chocolate chips in there too which are, of course, pretty tasty, but you can miss these out if you like - the strawberry filling is fantastic in itself. I made these strawberry empanadas a small-ish size so they make the perfect little snack, but you could make them bigger if you prefer.

    The main thing is you should make them - they're easy, delicious and taste wonderfully sweet and indulgent without really being that unhealthy. And way better than pop tarts, I promise.

    These strawberry empanadas have a fruit filling infused with rosemary, with optional chocolate chips for a delicious sweet treat that's relatively healthy.

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    rosemary infused strawberry empanadas
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    5 from 3 votes

    Rosemary-infused strawberry empanadas

    A quick homemade jam fills these relatively healthy, tasty empanadas/hand pies.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time45 mins
    Total Time55 mins
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 12 -14 small
    Calories: 182kcal
    Author: Caroline's Cooking
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    Ingredients

    For filling

    • 1 lb strawberries 450g
    • 4 tablespoon honey
    • 2 teaspoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoon chocolate chips approx, or a little more, optional

    For empanada dough

    • 1 cup whole wheat flour 135g
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour 140g plain flour
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 egg
    • 2 oz unsalted butter 55g, cut into chunks
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 4-5 tablespoon water cold
    • 1 egg lightly beaten, for egg wash

    Instructions

    • Hull and roughly chop the strawberries. Put in a pan with the honey and rosemary, mix and bring to a low boil. Boil gently for around 30 minutes until it thickens slightly. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool to around room temperature.
    • While the filling is cooking, make the dough. Put the flours and the salt in a food processor and pulse to mix. Add the egg, butter and oil and pulse until like small breadcrumbs.
    • Add the water a tablespoon at a time until the mixture is coming together in larger lumps. Remove from food processor, press together and cover and refrigerate for around 30min (less is fine).
    • Meanwhile preheat oven to 400F/200C.
    • Roll out the dough on a floured surface until about as thin as you are comfortable with (around ⅛in/2-3mm) and cut out circles - I used my largest scone/pastry cutter which is about 2 ¾in diameter.
    • Put a spoonful of the strawberry filling in the middle of each circle of dough leaving around 1in/2cm around the outside. Press in two or three chocolate chips in each if using. Brush the outside of the circle with egg wash.
    • Carefully pull together the sides of the pastry and stick the edges together - this is easiest by bringing together at the middle then working to one side before then working back along the whole edge. If you like, crimp the edge as you go by gently pulling the underneath side over the edge and tucking in. Alternatively press the edges together with the tip of a fork.
    • Lightly oil a baking sheet or line with parchment and transfer the empanadas to the tray. Brush the tops of the empanadas with the egg wash then bake for approx 15min until the empanadas are starting to brown.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 22.2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1.2mg

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    Comments

    1. J

      March 28, 2017 at 5:23 pm

      Can you make these in advance or is it better to make them day of? If so, can you make the dough ahead of time?

      Reply
      • Caroline's Cooking

        March 28, 2017 at 6:25 pm

        I would say they are better made the day of, as much as anything as if they are still warm, the filling is particularly tasty. But you can certainly make both the dough and the filling (minus the choc chips, I would just add them in at the end to save them melting unless you add once the filling is cool), then just assemble when you want them. You will probably want to bring the pastry and filling up to room temperature before you roll out/fill (although don't have the dough too warm) to make them easier to handle. Hope you enjoy!

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    2. Ksenia @ At the Immigrant's Table

      June 29, 2016 at 6:34 am

      5 stars
      What a delightful twist on empanadas! Can't wait to give it a try, especially the rosemary-strawberry pairing. I've featured it in my round-up of the best strawberry dishes (with a twist), thanks for creating it 🙂

      Reply
      • Caroline's Cooking

        June 30, 2016 at 2:07 am

        Thanks Ksenia, and thanks for including it in your round-up of tasty dishes!

        Reply
    3. Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake

      April 11, 2016 at 10:34 am

      These look sooooooo good, Caroline! Love that you added a rosemary flavour, it sounds amazing!

      Reply
      • Caroline's Cooking

        April 11, 2016 at 11:57 am

        Thanks Michelle, we devoured them pretty quickly so I think that's a sure sign they are good!

        Reply
    4. Caroline's Cooking

      April 10, 2016 at 9:48 am

      Thanks Julie, they are so tasty, just went so fast!

      Reply
    5. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      April 08, 2016 at 10:15 pm

      Craving a sweet empanada like this now. Love the addition of rosemary to the strawberry filling too, so delicious.

      Reply
      • Caroline's Cooking

        April 10, 2016 at 9:46 am

        Thanks Thalia, they are indeed really tasty!

        Reply
    6. Janet @ Healthoop

      April 08, 2016 at 9:27 pm

      5 stars
      🙂 Strawberry! I like it, so i also love this dish.

      Reply
      • Caroline's Cooking

        April 12, 2016 at 6:44 am

        Strawberries are always good! Thanks Janet

        Reply
    7. Joy @ Joy Love Food

      April 08, 2016 at 6:30 pm

      I love the combination of fresh herbs with fruit, especially in baked treats, these empanadas sound amazing!

      Reply
      • Caroline's Cooking

        April 10, 2016 at 9:45 am

        Thanks Joy, they are really tasty and I agree herbs and fruit can be great together.

        Reply
    8. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom

      April 08, 2016 at 4:34 pm

      Caroline, I have had strawberry rosemary scones and I love them--I can only imagine how much I would love these! Pinning!

      Reply
      • Caroline's Cooking

        April 10, 2016 at 9:45 am

        Thanks Kristen, hope you enjoy as much as we did!

        Reply
    9. Denise Wright

      April 08, 2016 at 1:42 pm

      This sounds like such a delicious combination....the strawberry and rosemary. I've never made an empanadas before (I'm not that skilled of a baker) but I'm going to have to try these. You had me at posh pop tart. That's how I can get my son to try one!

      Reply
      • Caroline's Cooking

        April 10, 2016 at 9:44 am

        Thanks Denise, hope you enjoy them (and glad the description works for someone!)

        Reply
    10. Jhuls | The Not So Creative Cook

      April 08, 2016 at 12:08 pm

      I love the aromatic flavor added to the delicious empanadas. These must have been heaven! 😀 Thanks for bringing these, Caroline. I am sure these will be enjoyed by our FF friends. 🙂

      Reply
      • Caroline's Cooking

        April 10, 2016 at 9:44 am

        Thanks Jhuls, they were delicious but went too fast! Will have to make more 🙂

        Reply
    11. CakePants

      April 08, 2016 at 9:43 am

      Wow, these look perfect - and delicious, of course! I like that you used whole wheat flour for the dough; I've never had empanadas made with whole wheat. And the rosemary sounds like a lovely addition, too!

      Reply
      • Caroline's Cooking

        April 10, 2016 at 9:43 am

        Thanks, I think the whole wheat flour gives a great flavor, as does the rosemary.

        Reply

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