Fried Apple Pies
Hand pies filled with spiced apples and fried until golden - a Southern fair favorite that's crispy and sweet.
Prep Time
45m
Cook Time
30m
Servings
12
Difficulty
Medium
Nutrition Per Serving
fat
16
carbs
42
fiber
2
protein
3
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Ingredients
Shop- 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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