Fried Apple Hand Pies

5 from 1 vote

Fried Apple Pies are the classic southern dessert just like my grandma used to make. A delicious cinnamon apple filling inside a delicate flaky pie crust that is deep fried to perfection. Dip them in a powdered sugar glaze for an unforgettable dessert.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 542kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

For the Pastry

2 ½ cups all purpose flour plus 1 cup for rolling out dough
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1 egg
½ cup shortnening
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder

For the Apple Pie Filling

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups vegetable oil for frying
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
¼ cup sugar
4 apples Gala or Granny Smith peeled, cored and diced

For the Powdered Sugar Glaze

2 ½ cups powdered sugar
⅓ cup milk

Instructions

For the Dough

Sift the dry ingredients together in a bowl. Cut in shortening until well combined using a fork or pastry cutter. Whisk egg and milk together and mix until the dough comes together. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate one hour or until you are ready to make the pies.

For the Filling

Add apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt in a bowl and toss together. Add water and cornstarch to a pan and whisk together. Add apples and mix together. Place over medium- high heat. Cook, stirring often about 10 minutes. Pour into a bowl and set aside to cool.

Make the Pies

When you are ready to make the pies, divide the dough into thirds. Roll dough out over a well floured surface. Add additional flour to the top of the dough if needed to make it easy to roll.
Use a 4 - 5 inch circle (a small saucer or large cookie cutter) to cut pastry into circles.
Add about 1 tablespoon of apple filling to the center of each circle.
Fold over and pinch seams closed. Fold edges over and press edges with a fork. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Heat oil to 375 degrees.
Cook 2 or 3 pies at a time, turning to brown both sides. Remove from oil to a paper towel lined rack to drain.
Whisk powdered sugar and milk together until smooth in a medium sized bowl.
Dip fried pies into icing and drain on a wire rack placed in a baking pan until icing is set, about 10 -15 minutes.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Pies are best the first day. Leftovers can be be placed in an airtight container and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature for serving.

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