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How to Make Fried Apple Pies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fried apple pies are a delicious and indulgent treat that have been enjoyed for generations. These handheld pies are filled with sweet, spiced apples and encased in a crispy, golden brown crust. They make the perfect dessert or snack for any occasion, and their portable nature makes them great for picnics, parties, or just enjoying on the go.

Originating in the Southern United States, fried apple pies have become a beloved staple in American cuisine. They were traditionally made as a ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup shortening, chilled
  • ½ cup cold water
  • 2 apples - peeled, cored and diced
  • ¼ cup white sugar, or to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
  • 1 quart oil for frying, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8

  • Make pastry: Sift flour and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in shortening with 2 knives or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork, until flour mixture is moistened. Do not add more water than you need: when you squeeze a handful of moistened pastry mixture, it should form a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Make filling: Place apples in a saucepan. Combine sugar and cinnamon; pour over apples and toss to coat. Cook, covered, in a saucepan on low heat until soft; mash with a fork to make thick applesauce. Set aside to cool.
  • Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thick; cut out eight 4-inch rounds with a large cookie cutter.
  • Place 1 heaping tablespoon of applesauce in the center of each pastry round. Moisten edges with cold water, fold in half, and press the edge with a fork to seal. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Lower pies carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining pies.

    • Nutrition

    755 cal.

    • Total Fat: 68g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Sodium: 292mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 71mg

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    Sweet recipes
    Dessert recipes
    Fried recipes
    Apple recipes
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