Baked Apple Empanadas

1 . Stage

Mix butter and cream cheese together in a bowl. Stir in flour until dough comes together and forms into a ball. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.

2 . Stage

Combine apples, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover; cook, stirring frequently, until apples are the consistency of chunky applesauce, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

3 . Stage

Remove dough from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

4 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

5 . Stage

Divide dough into 10 pieces and roll into balls. Roll out each ball into a 3- to 4-inch circle with a rolling pin. Fill one side of the circle with apple filling. Moisten edges lightly with water. Fold dough over the filling and press edges together to seal.

6 . Stage

Arrange empanadas on the prepared baking sheet.

7 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until dough is golden, about 15 minutes.