Manchego Apple Empanadas

An empanada is a type of turnover made from pastry wrapped around a filling. These are prepared by folding dough over ingredients such as meat, cheese, tomato, or corn, and then cooked through either baking or frying. The name derives from the Spanish word "empanar," which translates to "breaded" or "wrapped in bread." Empanadas are common in Spain, Portugal, various Southern European, North African, West African, South Asian, and Latin American countries, as well as the Philippines.