Description
Indulge in the comforting taste of homemade fried apple pies, where a golden, flaky crust envelops a sweet, cinnamon-spiced apple filling. These delightful treats evoke nostalgia with every bite, reminiscent of cherished summer days spent at Grandma’s house. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy evening at home, each pie is a little pocket of happiness that’s impossible to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and slice Granny Smith apples into thin wedges.
- Mix the filling: In a bowl, combine apple slices, sugar, and cinnamon. Let sit for 10 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Roll out the dough: On a floured surface, roll out dough until 1/8 inch thick and cut into circles using a biscuit cutter.
- Fill and seal: Place a spoonful of apple filling on each dough circle, fold over, and seal edges tightly with fingers or fork.
- Fry the pies: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to around 350°F. Fry each pie for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg