Fried Apple Pies

Fried Apple Pies

Introduction

Few desserts capture the comforting taste of home quite like fried apple pies. With their golden, flaky crust and warm cinnamon-spiced apple filling, these handheld treats bring back memories of county fairs, family gatherings, and cozy kitchens filled with sweet aromas. Each bite delivers a delightful contrast — crisp pastry on the outside and soft, fragrant apples on the inside. Whether served warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream, fried apple pies are a nostalgic dessert that never goes out of style.

Ingredients

For the Apple Filling

• 3 medium apples (about 1 lb / 450 g), peeled, cored, and diced
• ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 g / 1.8 oz)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (25 g / 0.9 oz)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2 g)
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (0.5 g)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (5 ml)
• 1 tablespoon butter (14 g / 0.5 oz)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (8 g)
• 2 tablespoons water (30 ml)

For the Pie Dough

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 g / 8.8 oz)
• ½ teaspoon salt (3 g)
• ½ cup cold unsalted butter (113 g / 4 oz)
• 5–6 tablespoons ice water (75–90 ml)

For Frying & Finishing

• 3–4 cups vegetable oil for frying (700–900 ml)
• ¼ cup powdered sugar (30 g / 1 oz) for dusting (optional)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon mixed with 2 tablespoons sugar (optional topping)

Instructions