Description
Fried apple pies are a nostalgic treat that combines crispy, golden crusts with a warm, spiced apple filling. Perfect for any occasion, these mini desserts are sure to spark joy and create lasting memories. With a simple recipe that’s easy enough for beginners yet satisfying for seasoned cooks, you’ll find yourself reaching for these delightful bites time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 3 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, peeled and diced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 egg mixed with 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Roll out the dough: On a floured surface, roll out pie crust to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into circles.
- Assemble the pies: Place a spoonful of filling on one half of each dough circle. Fold and seal edges with a fork.
- Fry the pies: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until hot. Fry pies for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Transfer fried pies to paper towels to absorb excess oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg