Description
Craving a quick and comforting dessert? These Simple Fried Apple Pies are your go-to treat! With a flaky golden crust and a warm cinnamon-apple filling, this easy recipe brings the flavor of homemade apple pie into a convenient, handheld form. Perfect for sweet breakfast ideas, cozy dessert cravings, or snack-time food ideas, these pies are crispy, gooey, and ready in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a dinner or just need a simple yet delicious treat, this easy recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon butter
1 package refrigerated pie crusts
Vegetable oil for frying
Powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar (optional)
Instructions
1. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened. Add cornstarch if desired and cook 1 more minute. Let cool.
2. Roll out pie crusts and cut into 4–5 inch circles. Reroll scraps to cut additional rounds.
3. Place 1–1.5 tablespoons of filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold over and seal edges with a fork.
4. Heat 2 inches of oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry pies 2–3 at a time, cooking each side for 2–3 minutes until golden.
5. Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with optional powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar topping.
Notes
Let filling cool before assembling to prevent soggy dough.
Seal pies tightly to avoid leaking during frying.
Reheat leftovers in an air fryer or oven to keep crust crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg