Mock McDonalds Fried Apple Pie

 So good.   Make sure you let them cool a little bit before eating or you will burn your mouth.  You can put these together and freeze in a single layer on a cookie sheet for later use.   Place in a plastic bag once they are frozen.  Remove from freezer and allow to sit for 15-20 minutes before frying.

MOCK MCDONALD'S FRIED APPLE PIE

 (makes 12)

Pie Ingredients:

*2 (17.3 ounce) box puff pastry sheets, thawed

*6 Granny Smith apples (about  6 cups), peeled, cored and diced

*3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed

*1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

*1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

*1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

*dash of salt

*4 tablespoons butter

*2 tablespoons corn starch

*2 tablespoons cold water

Topping Ingredients

*1/2 cup granulated sugar

*1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Pie Directions:

~Line a couple cookies sheets with parchment paper.

~Fill a small bow with cold water and a 2 teaspoon lemon juice (optional).

~Peel and chop 6 Granny Smith apples (about 6 cups) into small squares.

~Place chopped apples into vinegar water (optional).

~Drain apples.

~Add apples,  3/4 cup light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves, and dash of salt into a large frying pan.

~Cook over medium heat until apples are tender, stirring often (10-15 minutes).

~In a small bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons corn starch to 2 tablespoons cold water until cornstarch has dissolved.

~Stir into apple mixture and stir until thickened.

~Remove from heat and cool.

~Cut each sheet of puff pastry into 6 equal pieces.

~Scoop some pie filling into the center of a piece of cut puff pastry, leaving the edges free of pie filling.

~Fill a small bowl with water.

~Dip your finger into the water  and brush along the edges of the puff pastry.

~Place another piece of puff pastry over top of the filling.

~Seal around the edges with a fork.

~Place onto prepared cookie sheet.

~Freeze for 10-15 minutes.

~Pour vegetable oil into a large frying pan, about 3-4 inches deep.

~Heat oil to 350 degrees.

~Fry apple pies a couple at a time, for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.

~Remove from oil and allow to cool for at 5 minutes before eating.