Fruit Filling
(Relleno De Fruta)

• 1 pound dried peaches or apricots
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup raisins

Method

Place dried fruit in a medium sized saucepan and cover with water.
Cook at medium heat until fruit is soft and almost mushy.
Drain.
Puree cooked fruit in blender and add remaining ingredients.
Mix well.

Yield: Filling for 6 - 9 dozen empanaditas