Fried Apple Pies
Prep
15 mins
Cook
15 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
My grandmother taught me how to make these wonderful fried apple pies, and they've been a family favorite ever since. What I love most is how incredibly quick they come together, ready in just thirty minutes from start to finish. The homemade pastry crust is simple and inexpensive to make with just a few pantry staples, and those apples provide wonderful natural fiber that's good for your digestion. These little pockets of warmth and sweetness are perfect for weeknight desserts or when you need to impress someone without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you're feeding your family or bringing treats to a gathering, this recipe delivers real comfort food satisfaction every single time.
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Ingredients
- 22 cups all-purpose flour
- 11 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup shortening, chilled½ cup shortening, chilled
- ½ cup cold water½ cup cold water
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Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
- 3
Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thick; cut out eight 4-inch rounds with a large cookie cutter.
- 4
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.
- 5
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 6
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.
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