Fried Apple Pies

Breaking into a freshly fried apple pie for a decadent snack.

Warm, tender chunks of apple encased in flaky, golden pastry and topped with cinnamon sugar make a mouthwateringly tasty treat. And these bites of pure heaven are easier than the traditional pie. Oh, so perfect for picnics, potlucks, or fall bake sales.

Makes 8 pies

Course Dessert/Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 343kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

1 1-pound package pie pastry (two crusts: Pilsbury refrigerated pie crusts and Trader Joe's are good, but you can also make your own crust.)
4 medium apples, peeled and diced
2-3 tablespoons (28-42g) unsalted butter
½ cup (55g) brown sugar
1 teaspoon (3g) ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon (1-2g) ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon (1g) ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon (a pinch) ground cloves
½ teaspoon (3g) salt
2 tablespoons (16g) cornstarch
1½ tablespoons (22-23g) lemon juice

Instructions

Thaw the pie pastry from the freezer about 45 minutes before using it. You want it pliable, but not warm.
Peel, core, and dice the apples.
Heat butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, salt, and cornstarch in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.
Add the diced apples and lemon juice, and mix until well combined. Simmer on medium heat for 3-4 minutes until thickened. Set aside to cool.
Roll out the pie pastry, and cut each sheet of dough into six 3×4-inch pieces (or other desired shapes).
Scoop a tablespoon or two of filling into each square. Brush the edges with water, then fold it in half into a triangle, and crimp the edges of each one with a fork.
Chill the assembled pies for about 20 minutes in the freezer.
Meanwhile, heat 3 inches of oil to 350℉ (180℃) in a deep pot. Fry two or three pies at a time for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Optionally, sprinkle the hot pies with cinnamon sugar or drizzle them with a glaze.

Notes

Peeling the apples is optional.
Keep all ingredients as cold as possible before frying for the best taste experience.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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