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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 super 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!
Reasons You’ll Love Them:
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!
Try These Apple Desserts Next:
- Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars
- Peanut Butter Crumb Apple Pie
- Apple Peanut Butter French Toast Roll-Ups
- 15 Easy Apple Desserts
- Apple Cinnamon Muffins
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!
Must-Have Tools 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 all my favorites below that make these fried pies a breeze to make!
Deep Fryer or Pot
To make these fried apple pies, make sure you have a deep cast iron potor deep fryer.
If you’re short on space or don’t deep fry a lot, go with a dutch oven pot.
On the other hand, if you frequently deep fry foods, this 4-quart deep fryer is the best!
Apple Corer
For quickly de-coring your apples, I recommend using this apple corer.
It works great and has held up for years since first purchasing it.
Dough Blender
For easily cutting your butter into the dough, this dough blender is a must-have.
It also comes with a set of biscuit cutters, which you can use for my Canned Biscuit Donuts.
Rolling Pin
Another must-have isa good quality rolling pin for rolling out your fried pie dough.
This will really help make it easier to get the right thickness of dough.
Pastry Wheel
If you want your fried apple pies to look like mine in the photos, grab this affordable pastry wheel for creating perfectly crimped/cut edges.
Pastry Brush
Last but not least, I love using this pastry brush for glazing the pies with ease.
I also use pastry brushes all the time when making homemade biscuits.
Other Tools You’ll Need:
Homemade Best Fried Apple Pies Recipe FAQ’s
What are the best apples for fried apple pies?
My favorite combination for fried apple pies and other apple desserts is granny smith and honeycrisp.
It gives the pie filling a perfect sweet/tart flavor!
Below I’ve included a list of the best baking apples that will hold their shape when cooked.
Granny Smith– My #1 choice for apple desserts is the delicious granny smith apple. The tart flavor is the perfect balancer in sweet desserts and the shape holds up very well when baked.
Honeycrisp– Another favorite for baking is honeycrisp. Just as the name implies, it has a crisp, juicy texture, and a sweet flavor that has a slight hint of honey to it. Delicious to eat fresh and they bake up wonderfully.
Braeburn– A slightly sweeter version of a granny smith apple with a beautiful red, pink, yellow, and green outside that makes for beautiful presentation.
Jonagold or Golden Delicious– When you want a sweet apple for a dish, I definitely recommend Jonagold or Golden Delicious apples. They’re crisp, juicy, sweet, and hold up their shape nicely when baked.
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 dutch oven pot or a deep fryer.
Both of these methods will help you achieve perfectly golden, flaky, and delicious fried apple pies.
If you’re short on space or don’t deep fry a lot, go with a dutch oven pot.
You can also use it for making my delicious Dutch Oven Apple Crisp and Canned Biscuit Donuts.
On the other hand, if you frequently deep fry foods, this 4-quart deep fryer is the best!
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)
Below I’ve included all the ingredients you’ll need to make these delicious homemade fried apple pies.
Ingredients Needed:
Apple Pie Filling
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced (I recommend 1 granny smith and 1 honeycrisp for balance)
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- vanilla
- apple cider (or apple juice)
- cornstarch
Pie Dough
Pie Glaze
- Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
Step 1: Prepare Apple Pie Filling
First, peel, core, and dice 2 large apples into small cubes.
I recommend using 1 Granny Smith and 1 Honeycrisp 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.
Step 2: Prepare 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 cutterbegin 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.
Step 3: Knead Dough and Separate
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.)
Step 4: 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.
Step 5: Fry the 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.
Step 6: Prepare 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!
How to Make Fried Apple Pies Homemade Recipe
The Best Fried Apple Pies Recipe (Homemade)
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Craving fried apple pies this Fall season? Then 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.
- Author: Kindly Unspoken
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Fry
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Apple Pie Filling
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced (I recommend 1 granny smith and 1 honeycrisp for balance)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoons apple cider (or apple juice)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Pie Dough
- 2 cups self-rising flour, sifted
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup HOT milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Pie Glaze
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
Instructions
- To make these delicious fried apple pies, you’ll start first by making the homemade apple pie filling. First, peel, core, and dice 2 large apples into small cubes. I recommend using 1 Granny Smith and 1 Honeycrisp 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.
- 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 at 30 second intervals until steaming hot. A little at a time, begin to pour in the hot milk to 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.)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Let glaze set for a few minutes and then enjoy your delicious fried apple pies!
Notes
How to Store Leftover Fried Apple Pies
Leftover fried apple pies can be wrapped in a paper towel or tea cloth and stored in an airtight container at room temperature 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.
More Pastry and Bread Recipes You’ll Love:
- Homemade Pop Tarts
- One Hour Cinnamon Rolls
- Easy 3 Ingredient Biscuits
- Better than Hardee’s Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits
- Biscuit Donuts
Hope you enjoyed today’s recipe for my Homemade Fried Apple Pies! Have you ever made fried apple hand pies from scratch? Let me know in the comments below!
Thanks for stopping by! – Cara
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