Certainly! Here's a simple recipe for making delicious Apple Fried Pies:
Ingredients:
For the filling:
- 4 cups of peeled, cored, and diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- 4-5 tablespoons ice-cold water
For frying:
- Vegetable oil for frying
For dusting:
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Filling: a. In a mixing bowl, combine the diced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and lemon juice. b. Toss the mixture until the apples are evenly coated. Set aside.
2. Make the Dough: a. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. b. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to incorporate the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. c. Gradually add the ice-cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork until the dough comes together. d. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Roll and Fill the Pies: a. On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. b. Use a round cutter (about 4-5 inches in diameter) to cut out circles from the dough. c. Place a spoonful of the prepared apple filling onto one half of each circle, leaving a small border around the edges. d. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges to seal using a fork.
4. Fry the Pies: a. In a heavy-bottomed skillet, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). b. Carefully place the pies in the hot oil, a few at a time, and fry until golden brown on both sides (about 2-3 minutes per side). c. Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried pies and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
5. Serve: a. Allow the pies to cool slightly before serving. b. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Enjoy your delicious Apple Fried Pies!
