Pumpkin Empanadas
"These pumpkin empanadas (empanadas de calabaza) are like a cozy autumn hug for your taste buds! When you take a whiff of these babies fresh out of the oven, you'll be greeted with the warm, comforting aroma of pumpkin spice and a hint of sweet goodness...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds fresh pumpkin (clean and cut into chunks)
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4 oz piloncillo
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1 stick cinnamon
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1 anise star
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½ Tablespoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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¼ cup water
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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¾ cup butter
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⅓ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
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1 egg yolk
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¼ cup brown sugar
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 egg
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3 Tablespoons milk
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sugar (for coating)
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ground cinnamon (for coating)
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