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Fried Apple Hand Pies

FRIED APPLE HAND PIE RECIPE

Crispy golden crusts filled with warm, cinnamon-scented apples—these fried apple hand pies are the perfect handheld dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
CHILL TIME 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12 pies
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

Apple Filling:

  • 3 medium apples peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water

Pie Dough:

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup cold butter cubed
  • 6 tablespoons ice water

For Frying:

  • Vegetable oil

For Glaze (optional):

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 –3 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, melt butter. Add apples, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook 5–6 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in cornstarch slurry. Cook 1–2 minutes until thickened. Cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in butter until coarse crumbs form. Add water gradually until dough holds together. Chill 30 minutes.
  • Roll dough ⅛-inch thick and cut into circles. Spoon filling in the center of each. Brush edges with water, fold, and seal with a fork.
  • Heat oil to 350°F. Fry pies 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
  • Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled pies.

Notes

Chill assembled pies before frying for best results.
Store leftovers covered at room temp up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 4.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSodium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14g
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