Make Apple Empanadas From Scratch With Grandma's Recipe

Ingredients (15)

• 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch fine salt
• 1/2 cup good-quality lard, or vegetable shortening
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
• 4 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and cut into small cubes
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 cup raisins, softened in warm water and drained
• Vegetable oil, or shortening, for frying