Step 1: Prepare Your Workspace
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This ensures your empanadas bake evenly without sticking.

Step 2: Toss the Apples
In a mixing bowl, combine the apple wedges with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Toss until the apples are evenly coated, allowing the mixture to infuse the fruit with its sweet, spiced flavors. Set aside while you prepare the crust.

Step 3: Cut the Dough
Unroll the premade pie crust and use a round cutter or a small bowl to cut out eight equal circles. This size is perfect for individual servings, making the empanadas easy to handle and serve. Place the dough circles onto your prepared baking sheet.

Step 4: Assemble the Empanadas
Place one apple wedge and an unwrapped caramel onto the center of each dough circle. The caramel will melt during baking, creating a rich and gooey core that pairs beautifully with the tender apples.

Step 5: Seal the Edges
Brush the edges of the dough with the egg wash to ensure a secure seal. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape, then press the edges firmly with a fork to crimp them shut. This step not only secures the filling but also gives the empanadas a charming, decorative edge.

Step 6: Add the Finishing Touches
Brush the tops of the empanadas with more egg wash to promote even browning. Sprinkle generously with turbinado sugar for a delightful crunch and sparkle. Use a fork to prick a few venting holes in the top of each empanada, allowing steam to escape during baking.

Step 7: Bake to Perfection
Bake the empanadas in your preheated oven for 20 minutes or until they’re golden brown and the aroma of cinnamon and caramel fills your kitchen.

Step 8: Cool and Serve
Remove the empanadas from the oven and let them cool for at least five minutes. This brief cooling period allows the caramel to thicken slightly, ensuring a gooey but manageable filling. For an extra touch of indulgence, drizzle with warm caramel sauce just before serving.