Fried Apple Pies

These delicious Fried Apple Pies are made with a thick and perfectly spiced homemade apple pie filling encased in a crispy, flaky, golden brown crust!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 198kcal

Author Brandie Skibinski

Ingredients

2 medium Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and diced
¼ cup brown sugar
1 ½ Tablespoons water
1 Tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
1 Tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt

For the Pies:

2 ready-made pie crusts (you can also use homemade pie crust)

For Glazing:

1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 Tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

For Cinnamon Sugar Dusting:

¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For Frying:

oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil work just fine)

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the diced apples, sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
Cook over medium heat until the apples are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
In a small bowl, create a slurry by mixing the cornstarch with the water until completely combined.
Add the slurry to the apple mixture and cook until thickened about 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Set aside and let the filling cool.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the ready-made pie crusts.
We used a 4-inch round glass but you can use a cookie cutter if you have one. If you would like larger pies use a 5-inch cutter. Cut out circles from the pie crusts. Re-roll the pie crust if necessary.
Place a 1 tablespoon of the apple filling in the center of each dough circle.
Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and press the edges with a fork to seal. Brush the edges with a little water before pressing with a fork to ensure the pies seal well.
Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
Carefully place about 2 pies at a time (if you have a larger skillet you can fry more. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes flipping at the halfway mark.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the pies and drain them on paper towels.
To glaze pies: In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with milk (and vanilla extract, if using) until smooth, and drizzle the glaze over the cooled pies.
To dust the pies: In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon. While the pies are still warm,sprinkle them with the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Notes

Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.

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