I have been married to a wonderful Christian man since 1976. The Lord has blessed us with two daughters and two sons. I consider each day the Lord gives me on the earth yet another chance to serve Him.

Friday, October 14, 2022

Fried Apple Pie

You can get two treats with this recipe.   Put the dough that you trim off in the  hot oil and fry for about 1 1/2-2 minutes.   Remove from oil and place in a bowl with cinnamon sugar.   Place on aa cooling rack until cool.

Large Fried Apple Pies

Mini Fried Apple Pies


                                              

FRIED APPLE PIE

(makes 8 large or 16 mini)


Crust Ingredients:

*3 cups all-purpose flour

*1 teaspoon salt

*1 teaspoon granulated sugar

*2 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes

*3 tablespoons lard

*3/4 cup very cold water

Filling Ingredients:

*1 1/2 pounds apples, peeled and diced small

*1/3 cup light brown sugar

*1/4 teaspoon salt

*1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

*1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

*3 tablespoons cornstartch

*2 tablespoon butter, softened 

*1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Glaze Ingredients:

*1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

*1 tablespoon milk

*1/2 cup powdered sugar


Crust Directions:

~In a large mixing bowl, 3 cups sift flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar.

~Add in 2 tablespoons butter and  3 tablespoons lard and using a pastry blender or fork, work into dry ingredients until pea size pieces form

~Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.

~Add 3/4 cup cold water and mix until combined.

~Fold the dough onto it's self until you can form a into a ball.

~Shape dough into a log.

~Cut into 8 equal pieces, and pat into a disk (16 for mini's)

~Place each piece onto a piece of wax paper or parchment paper.

~Wrap in refrigerator for 45 minutes.

Filling Directions:

~Peel, core, and dice 1 1/2 pounds apples.

~In a medium bowl, mix apples,  1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg together until apples are well coated.

~Allow mixture to rest for 30-40 minutes.

~Stir in 3 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons softened butter until the cornstarch is mixed well (no lumps).

~Transfer to a large skillet.

~Sauté over medium heat, bringing mixture to a boil, stirring often.

~Once mixture comes to a boil, boil for one minute, stirring continuously.

~Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

~Allow mixture to come to room temperature.  

Let's make the Pie:

~Remove dough from refrigerator.

~Flour a clean surface.

~Roll each disk to about 8-inch circle (don't worry about it being a perfect circle).

~Put a piece of parchment paper or wax paper on a cookie sheet.

~Place dough onto prepared pan.

~Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-40 minutes.

~Remove dough from the refrigerator.

~Place on a lightly floured surface.

~Brush the edge of the dough with a light layer of water.

~Place about 1/4 cup apple pie filling onto one half of dough (1/8 cup for mini's)

~Fold dough in half pulling over pie filling.

~Crimp dough together. 

~Trim any excess dough off.

~Place pie on parchment paper.

~Pour about 6-7 cups vegetable oil in a large heavy bottom skillet.

~Heat oil over medium heat until oil reaches 350 degrees.

~Carefully place one or two pies in hot oil.

~Fry for about 3 - 4 minutes per side or until golden brown.

~Remove from hot oil and place on a cooling rack.

Glaze Directions:

~Whisk all the 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract together until smooth.

~Using a pastry brush, brush glaze over hot pies.

~Allow to sit for 10 minutes and enjoy.

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