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The Real Food Academy Miami's baked apple cinnamon empanadas recipe.
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Baked Apple Cinnamon Empanadas

By Chef Maria Cummins

Course
dessert
Cuisine
latin
Servings
8 Small Empanadas

Ingredients

  • 4 apples (your favorite) diced
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • Powder sugar (to sprinkle)
  • 8 empanadas dough (Store-bought)

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400°F
  2. In a saucepan cook the apples with the sugar and cinnamon on medium heat. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until apples are soft and translucent. Let it cool off.
  3. Place about 2 tablespoons of apple filling on one side of the dough. Fold it in half and curl up the edges of the empanada to seal it. You could use the end of a fork to press ends together and that way seal it.
  4. Add egg wash to the top of each empanada. Bake for 11-12 minutes until golden.
  5. Sprinkle with powder sugar.

Chef Maria Cummins

Born in Venezuela, Maria Cummins discovered her deep-rooted passion for food from an early age. Her culinary journey led her to Lima, Peru, where she immersed herself in the rich secrets of Peruvian gastronomy during part of her childhood. In her early twenties, she embarked on a new chapter by coming to the United States and delving into the Hospitality Industry in Boston, Massachusetts.

Maria's culinary adventure continued as she relocated to San Diego, California, where she made her mark by opening the renowned El Tucan Restaurant. Her extensive travels and diverse experiences greatly influenced her innovative culinary style, shaping the unique approach she is celebrated for today.

During her time in San Diego, Chef Maria not only honed her culinary skills but also gained a profound understanding of the importance of nutrition, particularly through the use of organic and unprocessed ingredients.

Today, Maria Cummins is the proud owner, founder, and head chef of the Real Food Academy, a culinary haven nestled in the vibrant city of Miami. Here, both kids and adults come together every week to share the joy of connecting through the power of Real Food and Real Fun!

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  • Valerie Creighton

    We did a hands-on cooking evening with a group of foodies and serious home cooks that were traveling together. Wonderful experience! No expertise required, they took excellent care of us in the beautiful space and we prepared and ate a delicious meal. I just can’t praise them highly enough!

  • Maria Robinson

    Chef Paolo was amazing! The food was spectacular!

  • Chelsey Rebelo

    My daughter really enjoy cooking camp during spring break! She was so sad to leave.. I will definitely be bringing her back in the future. Thank you!

  • Roxana Casanueva

    I recently attended the pizza-making class at The Real Food Academy, and it was an amazing experience! The class was fun, interactive, and perfect for all skill levels. The instructors were knowledgeable and made the process easy to follow, from kneading the dough to choosing fresh ingredients for toppings. The best part was getting to customize my own pizza and then enjoying the delicious results! The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, making it a great activity for friends, couples, or even solo attendees. I also appreciated the focus on high-quality, wholesome ingredients. Overall, I highly recommend this class to anyone who loves pizza and wants to learn how to make it from scratch. A great way to spend an evening and pick up some new cooking skills!

  • Chris Cunningham

    PIZZA NIGHT WAS THE BEST!! Highly recommend

  • Sabrina Faroh

    We had so much fun at the pizza class thank you chef maria and chef paolo it was a great experience 10/10

  • Lauren Hunter

    Our friends took the pizza class as a triple date and had SO much fun. The instructors are so knowledgeable & friendly - they really walk you through the whole process & make it such a fun experience. We will definitely come back!!! Ps Our pizzas came out so so so yummy!

  • Christopher Vazquez

    Amazing pizza class! Definitely recommend!

  • Jenna Kuzawski

    SO FUN!!!!! Highly recommend this experience!!! Wonderful, clean atmosphere with incredible food!!!

  • Isania Zapete

    This is an amazing academy! I’ve been a student here for almost a year and I have not once been disappointed. All the staff are so kind and patient. I would definitely recommend coming!

  • Josselyn Solis

    I recently celebrated my daughter’s fifth birthday at the real food Academy. Hands-down, having our event with them was one of the best decisions we’ve made. Words do not do this team justice. I had the privilege to have Maya and Rey, who were outstanding the entire time. From the moment we arrived, they welcomed our family. Rey helped us on dock our car and set everything up. Maya and her beautiful smile, from the start, captured our ideas and brought it to life. We had a couple additional kids join us in and even when it was chaotic, Rey found the way to set up extra seating placements for our additional guests. They had such great energy, kept the party going, helped us with every request and more. All of my guests, had an amazing time making pizza and cupcakes. If you are having any second thoughts in having your event with them, don’t even hesitate, just book it. Thank you once again for an unforgettable birthday party!

  • Gabriela Alvarado

    Loved this cooking class. Maria and her team are very helpful and the recipes are just delicious. Would totally recommend!

  • Jesús Ramírez

    What an experience. Chef Maria made our special occasion extra special. Great food, great company, cant wait to come back

  • Miguel Vazquez

    fabulous

  • Laura Dacovich

    Went with a group with a cooking class! And miss Toni was amazing

  • Jorden Adams

    The space is bright and airy. Chef Toni was amazing. Our group had a wonderful evening of food and fun. Highly recommend!

  • Ana Annicchiarico

    Fantastic experience! Chef Toni was awesome

  • Camila Mejia

    Amazing class! Learned so much! Chef Paolo was fabulous and so helpful

  • K F

    Amazing class, super personable and the instructor is super knowledgeable. Will be back

  • Crystal Stokely

    I can’t say enough good things about The Real Food Academy. They had our broker group in for a Discovery Day, and it was awesome. I loved the hands on experience, and it was so much fun. Truly a great way to learn, and I love that their focus is on children. It’s so important to teach children at an early age. The Real Food Academy is truly making a difference in their community and hopefully they’ll have franchises in more areas across the US soon.

  • Valerie Creighton

    We did a hands-on cooking evening with a group of foodies and serious home cooks that were traveling together. Wonderful experience! No expertise required, they took excellent care of us in the beautiful space and we prepared and ate a delicious meal. I just can’t praise them highly enough!

  • Maria Robinson

    Chef Paolo was amazing! The food was spectacular!

  • Chelsey Rebelo

    My daughter really enjoy cooking camp during spring break! She was so sad to leave.. I will definitely be bringing her back in the future. Thank you!

  • Roxana Casanueva

    I recently attended the pizza-making class at The Real Food Academy, and it was an amazing experience! The class was fun, interactive, and perfect for all skill levels. The instructors were knowledgeable and made the process easy to follow, from kneading the dough to choosing fresh ingredients for toppings. The best part was getting to customize my own pizza and then enjoying the delicious results! The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, making it a great activity for friends, couples, or even solo attendees. I also appreciated the focus on high-quality, wholesome ingredients. Overall, I highly recommend this class to anyone who loves pizza and wants to learn how to make it from scratch. A great way to spend an evening and pick up some new cooking skills!

  • Chris Cunningham

    PIZZA NIGHT WAS THE BEST!! Highly recommend

  • Sabrina Faroh

    We had so much fun at the pizza class thank you chef maria and chef paolo it was a great experience 10/10

  • Lauren Hunter

    Our friends took the pizza class as a triple date and had SO much fun. The instructors are so knowledgeable & friendly - they really walk you through the whole process & make it such a fun experience. We will definitely come back!!! Ps Our pizzas came out so so so yummy!

  • Christopher Vazquez

    Amazing pizza class! Definitely recommend!

  • Jenna Kuzawski

    SO FUN!!!!! Highly recommend this experience!!! Wonderful, clean atmosphere with incredible food!!!

  • Isania Zapete

    This is an amazing academy! I’ve been a student here for almost a year and I have not once been disappointed. All the staff are so kind and patient. I would definitely recommend coming!

  • Josselyn Solis

    I recently celebrated my daughter’s fifth birthday at the real food Academy. Hands-down, having our event with them was one of the best decisions we’ve made. Words do not do this team justice. I had the privilege to have Maya and Rey, who were outstanding the entire time. From the moment we arrived, they welcomed our family. Rey helped us on dock our car and set everything up. Maya and her beautiful smile, from the start, captured our ideas and brought it to life. We had a couple additional kids join us in and even when it was chaotic, Rey found the way to set up extra seating placements for our additional guests. They had such great energy, kept the party going, helped us with every request and more. All of my guests, had an amazing time making pizza and cupcakes. If you are having any second thoughts in having your event with them, don’t even hesitate, just book it. Thank you once again for an unforgettable birthday party!

  • Gabriela Alvarado

    Loved this cooking class. Maria and her team are very helpful and the recipes are just delicious. Would totally recommend!

  • Jesús Ramírez

    What an experience. Chef Maria made our special occasion extra special. Great food, great company, cant wait to come back

  • Miguel Vazquez

    fabulous

  • Laura Dacovich

    Went with a group with a cooking class! And miss Toni was amazing

  • Jorden Adams

    The space is bright and airy. Chef Toni was amazing. Our group had a wonderful evening of food and fun. Highly recommend!

  • Ana Annicchiarico

    Fantastic experience! Chef Toni was awesome

  • Camila Mejia

    Amazing class! Learned so much! Chef Paolo was fabulous and so helpful

  • K F

    Amazing class, super personable and the instructor is super knowledgeable. Will be back

  • Crystal Stokely

    I can’t say enough good things about The Real Food Academy. They had our broker group in for a Discovery Day, and it was awesome. I loved the hands on experience, and it was so much fun. Truly a great way to learn, and I love that their focus is on children. It’s so important to teach children at an early age. The Real Food Academy is truly making a difference in their community and hopefully they’ll have franchises in more areas across the US soon.
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