Fried Apple Pies
Hand pies filled with spiced apples and fried until golden - a Southern fair favorite that's crispy and sweet.
Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team
Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.
Prep Time
45m
Cook Time
30m
Servings
12
Difficulty
Medium
Estimated Nutrition
Per serving · estimated
Calories
320
Protein
3 g
Carbs
42 g
Fat
16 g
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Ingredients
Shop the tools- 2 cups dried apples
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup cold water
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Simmer dried apples in water 30 minutes until soft. Drain and mash.
Stir in sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter. Let cool.
For dough: mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening.
Add water and mix until dough forms. Roll out thin.
Cut into 5-inch circles.
Place 2 tablespoons apple filling on each circle.
Fold over and seal edges with fork.
Fry in 350°F oil 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
Drain and dust with powdered sugar.
Chef's Comfy Tip
Seal the edges really well - if they come open during frying, the filling will leak out and make a mess.
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