Homemade Fried Apple Pies
Indulge, in the joy of making your Homemade Fried Apple Pies—an irresistible dessert that captures the essence of comforting homemade goodness. Imagine a combination of Granny Smith apples and sweet Honeycrisp apples, nestled within a perfectly flaky crust made from scratch and lovingly fried to a beautiful golden brown. These pies go beyond being a dessert; they embody the memories and delicious flavors of cherished family get-togethers. The apple pie filling is infused with hints of cinnamon and a touch of vanilla evoking the aromas that fill kitchens during autumn. With a decadent glaze, these pies showcase the wonderful artistry of homemade treats. So take a journey and relish in the crispy, gooey and absolutely delightful experience of savoring your own Homemade Fried Apple Pies.
6 Servings
Ingredients
APPLE PIE FILLING:
- 2 large apples peeled, cored, and diced (I recommend 1 granny smith and 1 honeycrisp for balance)
- 1/4 c brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp apple cider or apple juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch
PIE DOUGH:
- 2 c self-rising flour sifted
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter cubed
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/3 c HOT milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
PIE GLAZE:
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1/2 c powdered sugar
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
Instructions
- To make the filling, for the apple pie start by combining apples, brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla in a saucepan. Cook this mixture until the juices begin to form around 3 minutes. In a bowl mix together apple cider (or apple juice) and cornstarch. Add this mixture to the saucepan. Continue cooking for 3 minutes until the filling thickens. Set it aside.
- Moving on to preparing the pie dough: Begin by sifting flour into a mixing bowl. Adding cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter to blend these ingredients until you achieve lumps of butter throughout. In a bowl combine egg yolks and salt. Heat up some milk in the microwave until hot. Gradually add it to the egg mixture while stirring continuously. Pour this milk and egg mixture into the flour mixture. Stir everything together until it forms a dough.
- Now it's time to shape our pies: Divide the dough into six pieces. Roll each piece into a ball shape. Roll out each ball into shapes then place two tablespoons of apple pie filling in the center of each circle. Fold them in carefully ensuring that you seal all edges tightly and trim any dough.
- For frying our pies: Heat oil in a pan or deep fryer to 350°F (You can check if it's ready by observing bubbles forming around a wooden spoon when inserted). Fry each pie for two minutes, per side. Until they turn golden brown in color. Once cooked transfer them onto a paper towel to drain any oil.
- Prepare the glaze: Combine sugar, vanilla and milk together until you achieve a smooth consistency. Apply the glaze to the pies while they are still warm, by either brushing it on or drizzling it over them.
- Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes and then relish in the pleasure of Homemade Fried Apple Pies—warm delicious treats that will surely satisfy your taste buds.
Notes
For a delightful gluten-free version of these Homemade Fried Apple Pies, you can make a simple swap. Replace the self-rising flour in the pie dough with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend. Ensure that the flour blend you choose contains a leavening agent like baking powder or xanthan gum to mimic the rising effect. This adjustment allows everyone, including those with gluten sensitivities, to savor the same crispy, apple-filled joy without compromise.