Honey Apple Cranberry Fried Pies
Indulge in the cozy, fall-inspired flavors of these Honey Apple Cranberry Fried Pies—a delightful handheld dessert perfect for any season. With a flaky, golden crust enveloping a luscious filling of tender apples, tart cranberries, sweet honey, and warm cinnamon, each bite offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart with a hint of spice. The filling is thickened to perfection, ensuring a mess-free treat, and the pies are fried to crisp perfection, making them irresistibly satisfying. Easy to make and utterly decadent, these fried pies are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a comforting treat on a chilly day. Dust them with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness, and serve them warm to truly savor the flavors of this irresistible dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 5 tablespoons Ice water
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 1 cup Cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 medium Apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 cups Vegetable oil, for frying
- optional Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
While the dough is chilling, prepare the filling by combining the diced apples, cranberries, honey, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit softens.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Add it to the fruit mixture and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the filling thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
Once the dough is chilled, roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a 4-inch round cutter to cut out circles of dough.
Place a small spoonful of the cooled filling (about 1-2 tablespoons) in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and press the edges firmly to seal. Use the tines of a fork to crimp the edges.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the pies in batches, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pies to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Allow the fried pies to cool slightly before dusting them with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
919 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.6 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.8 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 49 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 128 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 108 mg | 2% | |
*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.
