Fried Apple Pies
Indulge in the timeless comfort of homemade Fried Apple Pies, a delightful treat featuring buttery, flaky pastry pockets encasing a warm, spiced apple filling. This recipe combines the richness of real butter with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, perfectly complementing the natural sweetness of tender sautéed apples. Each handheld pie is fried to golden perfection, creating a crispy shell that gives way to sweet, gooey goodness with every bite. Whether dusted with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness or served plain, these nostalgic fried pies are a perfect dessert for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or a cozy evening treat. Make this easy, scratch-made recipe your go-to for an irresistible take on a classic comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 0.5 cups Ice water
- 3 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 0.25 cups Powdered sugar (optional for dusting)
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Slowly add the ice water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the diced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Add this to the apple mixture and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and cool completely.
On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a 4-inch round cutter to cut out circles from the dough.
Place a tablespoon of the cooled apple filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and press the edges together with a fork to seal.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the pies in batches, 2-3 at a time, for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
Transfer the fried pies to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Optional: Dust the pies with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1481 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.1 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.1 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 127 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 121 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
