These homemade fried apple pies are the perfect fall dessert you'll want to make again and again. The cinnamon apple filling is cooked until caramelized, then stuffed into a crispy dough that's coated in a sugar glaze. These delicious fried apple pies are straight-up addictive!
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The Best Fried Apple Pies
If you love the classic McDonald's fried apple pie, just wait until you try this delicious homemade version.
Every bite has all the same classic flavors of the apple pie you grew up eating, but instead of being layered in one giant crust, they're tucked into homemade pie dough.
This fried apple pie recipe takes fresh apples and cooks them with cinnamon sugar until they're caramelized and super soft. Then they're stuffed into a dough and covered in a sugar glaze before being fried to golden brown perfection.
Making these fried pies is a breeze too. I love whipping them up as a special treat after dinner, then I always have one the next day with my morning coffee. Trust me, after one bite, you'll be looking for excuses to eat them all day long!
Why This Recipe Works
Family favorite. Every time I make these fried apple pies, they're always a hit with both kids and adults. I know after you share these with your family, they'll become a staple in your house too!
A winning combination. From the sweet apple filling to the buttery pie dough and sweet glaze on top, every element of this recipe is a home run.
Better than the original. I love a good McDonald's fried apple pie, but I honestly think these fried apple pies taste even better than the McDonald's version!
Ingredients
The ingredients used to make these fried apple pies are all really simple baking ingredients. If you're a regular baker, I guarantee you have most of them at home already!
Here's what you'll need for the apple pie filling:
- 2 large apples
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon apple juice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Here's what you'll need for the pie dough:
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 tablespoon butter, cubed
- 2 egg yolks
- ⅓ cup warm milk
Lastly, here's what you'll need for the sugar glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
You can use a lot of these ingredients to make my apple pancakes, this classic apple dump cake, or these apple empanadas, so consider giving those a try next!
How To Make Fried Apple Pies
1. Prepare the apples: Begin by peeling, coring, and chopping the apples.
2. Make the apple filling: Add the apple slices, brown sugar, and cinnamon to a large saucepot. Cook the apples over medium heat for 3 minutes until juices start to form. Then, mix the apple juice with cornstarch in a bowl. Add it to the simmering apples and let it cook for another 3 minutes, then remove them from the heat.
3. Make the dough: Sift flour into a large bowl, then add baking powder. Add butter cubes and work them into the dough using a pastry cutter or your hands. Add egg yolks and milk and stir until the dough begins to form.
4. Shape the dough: Divide the dough into 6 equal parts and shape each part into a small ball. Roll out each dough ball into a circle using a rolling pin.
5. Stuff the apple pies: Fill each circle with 2 tablespoons of the apple filling. Fold the dough in half and pinch the edges or close them using a fork.
6. Deep fry the apple pies: Heat oil in a deep pot or deep fryer. Once the oil reaches 350°F, slide the pies into the hot oil. Fry the apple pies for 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
7. Make the glaze: Combine the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix until you have a smooth glaze.
8. Serve: When the deep fried apple pies are fully cooked, remove them from the pot and brush them with the glaze. Serve warm, and enjoy!
Tips To Make The Best Recipe
- Swap apple juice for lemon juice for a more tart flavor.
- Fry the apple pies in batches so they don't overload the deep fryer.
- Use canned apple pie filling to make more convenient fried apple pies.
- Make sure you don't fry all the pies at once, or the oil temperature will decrease. Fry a few apple pies first, then fry the remaining pies.
- Add more powdered sugar for a thicker glaze, and add more milk for a thinner consistency.
- Serve apple fried pies with cinnamon sugar, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream to make an over-the-top dessert.
How To Store Fried Apple Pies
In the fridge: Store leftover fried apple pies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
In the freezer: Allow the leftover fried apple pies to cool completely, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container or freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 6 months.
Reheating: Transfer leftover apple pies to a baking sheet and bake them at 350°F for 8-10 minutes or until they're fully reheated. You can also heat them in an air fryer at 400°F for 3-4 minutes. Add more reheating time for frozen apple pies.
FAQS About This Fried Apple Pie Recipe
What are the best apples to use for fried apple pies?
I like to use Gala apples, but you can really use any flavors you want. A combination of Granny Smith apples and something like Red Delicious apples or Honeycrisp apples will give you a good balance of flavors.
Can I make baked fried apple pies?
Yes! Just prepare the apple pies and put them on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for about 15 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350°F and bake for another 15 minutes or so until they're golden and crispy.
Can I use storebought pie crust?
Yes, you can definitely use storebought pie crust instead of making homemade pie crust. It will save you some time, and you can also use puff pastry as well.
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Fried Apple Pies
These homemade fried apple pies are the perfect fall dessert you'll want to make again and again. The cinnamon apple filling is cooked until caramelized, then stuffed into a crispy dough that's coated in a sugar glaze. These delicious fried apple pies are straight-up addictive!
Ingredients
Pie Filling:
- 2 large apples
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon apple juice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Pie Dough:
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 tablespoon butter, cubed
- 2 egg yolks
- ⅓ cup warm milk
Sugar Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the filling; peel, core, and chop the apples.
- Add apples into the saucepot with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Cook the apple over medium heat for 3 minutes, until juices start to form.
- Combine apple juice with cornstarch and add to the apples. Cook for another 3 minutes and remove from the heat.
- Make the dough; sift the flour in a bowl. Add baking powder.
- Add butter and work it in with a pastry cutter.
- Add egg yolks and milk and stir until the dough comes together. divide the dough into six equal parts. Shape each part into a small ball.
- Roll out the dough into a circle, using a rolling pin. Fill each circle with 2 tablespoon of the prepared filling.
- Fold the dough in half and pinch the edges or close them using a fork.
- Heat oil in a saucepot or deep fryer. Once the oil reaches 350F, slide the pies into the oil. fry the pies for 2 minutes per side.
- Make the glaze; combine the glaze ingredients in a bowl.
- Brush the apple pies with the prepared glaze.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 348Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 59gFiber: 3gSugar: 24gProtein: 6g
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