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Fried Apple Pies

This recipe makes the best fried apple pies with a crunchy, golden exterior, and a juicy, sweet, fruity interior. Optionally feel free to bake these easy apple pies too.

The best, most crunchy fried apple pies

Yes, I know that saying «this is the best» can be cooky and tricky, but it’s our personal blog, and these deep-fried apple pies are our personal favorites. This is why we love them:

• the exterior is crunchy, crispy, and beautifully golden-brown
• the filling is made with Evelina apples that still have a wonderful bite and shape even after frying
• the interior is juicy, not too sweet, with a good amount of spiced apples
• a fantastic recipe for Mardi Gras dessert, or birthday parties, and for all lovers of fried goods
• kids and adults love it
• so easy to make ahead and keep in a freezer
• homemade apple hand pies, made from scratch
• you can easily fry frozen pies too
• make them healthier by baking them in the oven (instructions below)

If you love this apple feeling or if there happen to be any leftovers, use them as a filling for crepes, topping for pancakes or stir them into your oatmeal for breakfast or add them to yogurt.

Can I bake these homemade apple pies instead of frying them?

Yes, you absolutely can. We tested both frying the pies and baking them in the oven (see the photo below). We prefer the fried version much more.

Oven-baked apple hand pies have a more brittle, multilayered exterior. The apples are cooked, and so the interior is similar to that in the apple strudel: soft, cooked spiced apples.

Fried hand apple pies are golden brown, crunchy, and perfectly flaky, while the interior is still fruity and fresh, with a rich amount of golden sauce. Simply divine!

If you plan on baking the apples instead of frying them, then preheat the oven to 200 °C / 390 °F. Using a sharp knife, cut three slits on top. This will help the steam to release while baking. Place the pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in the preheated oven on the middle rack. Bake for 20 — 25 minutes at 200 °C / 390 °F or until golden brown and flaky.

How to make homemade fried apple pies — all the tips and tricks you need

Don’t be scared of frying, it’s way easier than it sounds and looks, and these tips and tricks will help you make the best, fried apple pies.

1. Puff pastry. We tested this recipe with three different types of puff pastry. The result showed us that puff pastry with high butter percentage isn’t the best for this recipe because it becomes too oily. Choose pre-rolled puff pastry sheets that can be fresh or frozen and thawed (but still cold). The thickness of the puff pastry should be about 1/16 inch.
2. The puff pastry should always be cold. Keep your puff pastry chilled in the fridge until you have your apple filling ready and cooled. Remove from the fridge and cut it into rectangles, working as quickly as possible (but without stress). While filling half of the rectangles with the apple filling, place the rest back in the fridge to keep them cold. It’s much easier to work with cold pastry, and it will be crunchier and puffier when frying.
3. Don’t exaggerate with the filling. When it comes to hand pies, follow this simple advice. Don’t overfill them, or you might end up with half of the filling.
4. Keep an eye on the oil temperature. If possible, use a thermometer to make sure the oil temperature is just right. If the oil is too hot, the exterior will be overcooked, while the interior will be soft and undercooked. After a couple of minutes, the hand pies will start falling together, which we don’t want. On the other hand, if the oil won’t be hot enough, you will end up with greasy, undercooked apple hand pies.
5. Roll them quickly. Make sure to roll the fried apple pies in cinnamon sugar while they are still warm. This will ensure that the pies will be coated evenly.

How to make these fried apple pies ahead of time and how to freeze them

Feel free to make the apple filling ahead. Cook the filling, then transfer it to an airtight container. Place in the fridge and store for up to 3 days.

Also, feel free to make the apple pies ahead of time. Follow the first 3 steps of the recipe. Place the apple hand pies on a baking sheet and place them in the freezer. Once the apple pies are completely frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag or freezer-friendly container. Keep them frozen for up to 2 months. Be gentle with them because the puff pastry is pretty fragile.

Once you decide to fry the pies, remove them from the freezer. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and set aside to room temperature for 10 minutes. While they are still cold, fry the pies following the recipe, but increase the frying time for 2 — 3 minutes.

These pies are best eaten warm and freshly prepared.

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The Best Fried Apple Pies Recipe (Homemade)

Try my Best Fried Apple Pies Recipe! These homemade, old-fashioned, Amish-style fried apple pies feature a tender, flaky, buttery, made-from-scratch pie crust, a cinnamon sugar apple pie filling, and a sweet powdered sugar glaze.

The Best Fried Apple Pies Recipe (Homemade)

Happy First Day of Fall!

In true Cara fashion, I couldn’t resist but to share one of my favorite classic Fall desserts with you today- Fried Apple Pies!

But not just any plain ol’ fried apple pies recipe, THE BEST fried apple pies recipe made completely homemade from scratch.

Because, just like my 3-Ingredient Biscuits, Easy Poptarts, and Best EVER Chocolate Chip Cookies, some things are just better made homemade!

When it comes to these fried apple pies, I truly believe that you don’t want to cut any corners by using canned biscuits or pre-made pastry dough.

These homemade, old-fashioned, Amish-style fried apple pies feature a tender, flaky, buttery, made-from-scratch pie crust, a cinnamon sugar apple pie filling, and a sweet powdered sugar glaze that looks similar to Mcdonald’s fried apple pies, but are WAY better.

These fried apple pies are insanely delicious, and best of all they’re SUPER easy to make!

The Best Fried Apple Pies Recipe

Fried Apple Pies are that classic Fall dessert you can’t resist making on a cool Fall day.

That’s exactly what happened this past weekend and eating these homemade fried apple pies warmed us right up!

Despite being completely homemade, these Amish-Style Fried Apple Pies are super easy to make and the end result is a tender, flaky, buttery pie crust, filled with a delicious cinnamon sugar apple pie filling, and a sweet glaze that hardens to perfection.

Although these fried apple pies are a little different from many fried apple pie recipes out there that use canned biscuit dough, they’re truly the best fried apple pies you’ll ever eat , and they’re not hard to make.

I found the recipe a few years ago in an old Amish cookbook and I’m so glad I did!

These Southern fried apple hand pies are great for making when you have guests over and you really want to wow them. You’ll have a hard time not wanting to make multiple batches of these delicious fried apple pies, and trust me when I say everyone will be begging you for the recipe!

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Homemade Fried Apple Pies Recipe

My old fashioned fried apple pies have three main components – a buttery pie crust that’s made from scratch, a perfectly sweet/tart apple pie filling, and a powdered sugar glaze that makes these pies delicious and beautiful!

Pie Crust – The homemade pie crust is perfection with a super tender and buttery inside and a flaky/crunchy outside.

Apple Filling – The diced apple pie filling is made from a combination of granny smith apples and red delicious for the perfect balance of sweet/sour and flavored to perfection with brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.

Glaze – Lastly, these fried apple pies are coated in a sweet powdered sugar glaze that hardens and looks so beautiful!

Tools You’ll Need to Make Fried Apple Pies:

To make my best fried apple pies recipe you don’t need any crazy fancy tools, but I’ve included a list of recommended tools below.

If nothing else, make sure you have a deep cast iron pot like this for frying your apple pies and a rolling pin for making your fried pie dough.

If you want your fried apple pies to look like mine in the photos, grab this affordable pastry wheel for easy cutting/crimped edges and this pastry brush for glazing your pies with ease!

Homemade Best Fried Apple Pies Recipe FAQ’s

What are the best apples for fried apple pies?

My favorite combination for fried apple pies is a granny smith and red delicious. It gives the pie filling a perfect sweet/tart flavor!

Other apples that are great choices include Honeycrisp, Braeburn, and Gala, as these will all hold their shape when cooked.

What is the easiest way to fry these fried apple hand pies?

There’s a couple different ways you can make these fried apple hand pies, but I’ve personally found the two easiest methods are to use either a deep cast iron pot like this or a deep fryer.

If you’re short on space or don’t deep fry a lot, go with a dutch oven pot, but if you frequently deep fry foods, this 4-quart deep fryer is the best!

Both of these methods will help you achieve perfectly golden, flaky, and delicious fried apple pies.

Are homemade fried apple pies better/healthier than store-bought?

Yes, absolutely! Once you make a batch of these fried hand pies you’ll never want to eat another store-bought fried apple pie again.

They also totally put McDonald’s fried apple pies to shame!

Not only do they taste better, but they’re way healthier and not loaded with a ton of preservatives and unknown ingredients.

Because you’re making them from scratch, you control the ingredients and can easily adjust based on your dietary needs.

How do I store fried apple pies?

Leftover fried apple pies can be wrapped in a paper towel or tea cloth and stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

You can also refrigerate them and re-heat in the microwave if desired, although they will be softer than when they were freshly made.

How to Make Fried Apple Pies (Amish-Style)

To make these delicious homemade fried apple pies, you’ll start first by making the apple pie filling.

Apple Pie Filling

First, peel, core, and dice 2 large apples into small cubes. I used 1 Granny Smith and 1 Red Delicious for the perfect sweet/sour combo.

Next, combine the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until juices start to form for about 3 minutes.

Next, combine the apple cider (or apple juice) and cornstarch in a small bowl. Pour into the saucepan and turn the heat up to high and cook for an additional 3 minute, stirring constantly, or until the mixture has thickened up. Remove from heat and set aside.

Homemade Pie Dough

Next, it’s time to make the homemade pie dough. Start by sifting the flour in a large mixing bowl. Next, cut the cold butter into cubes and using a pastry cutter begin to work the flour until all the butter is tiny lumps.

In a separate bowl, combine the egg yolks and salt together. Microwave the milk for 30 second intervals until steaming hot.

A little at a time, begin to pour in the hot milk with the egg mixture and stir constantly.

Lastly, pour the milk and egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir until your dough has formed.

Next, place the dough onto parchment paper and knead for about 1 minute or until the dough is smooth-looking.

Next, divide the pie dough into 6 equal sized pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Using a rolling pin or a glass, roll each ball out into circles. (Don’t worry about your circle not being perfectly round, we will be cutting away the excess once it is folded.)

How to Make the Fried Apple Pies

Fill each circle with 2 tablespoons of apple pie filling and fold the dough in half. Next, pinch the edges together to seal, and if desired cut away the excess with a pastry wheel or pizza cutter. You can always use your excess to make another pie.

Crimp down the edges with a fork to ensure all the filling stays intact when frying.

How to Fry Fried Apple Pies

Next, heat up oil in a deep fryer or a deep sauce pan to 350 degrees. If you don’t have a thermometer, you can always use the wooden spoon trick by sticking it in the center of the pot. If small bubbles form around the handle, then it’s ready.

Add your pies into the hot oil one at a time and fry for about 2 minutes per side, or until a light golden brown.

Place fried apple pies on a paper towel to dry.

Homemade Powdered Sugar Glaze

While your pies are frying, make the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until it is smooth. You will want to glaze the pies pretty quickly after they’ve fried and while they are still warm.

I recommend using a pastry brush to create a beautiful glaze on both sides, but you can also drizzle the icing on top or dip it into the glaze in a shallow bowl.

No matter which way you glaze these pies, they are absolutely delicious!

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