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A hand-held fried apple pie it’s possible for you to take anywhere!
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Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In another bowl, combine the eggs and milk, and add to the crumb mixture.
Toss with a fork until a ball forms.
Cover and chill several hours.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat.
Add apples and cook and stir for 5 minutes.
Mix brown sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon together and add to the apples.
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and vanilla.
Divide the dough into 25 portions.
On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 4-inch circle.
Spoon 2-1/2 tablespoons of the filling on half of each circle.
Dont overstuff or the pies might burst in the fryer.
Moisten edges of circle with water and fold the other half over filling.
Press edges with a fork to seal.
In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 1 inch of oil to 375F.
Drain on paper towels.
If desired, roll in cinnamon sugar while still warm so it sticks.
How to Store Fried Apple Pies
Do fried apple pies need to be refrigerated?
Like regular apple pie, apple fried pies can be stored at room temperature for up to two days.
For longer storage, cover loosely and store in the refrigerator for up to two more days.
Learn apple pieand how to properly store the fall dessert.
Can homemade fried apple pies be frozen?
it’s possible for you to prepare the pies in advance and freeze them raw or freeze after frying.
Once frozen, place the pies in a tightly sealed container or freezer bag.
They can go directly from the freezer to the oil, but you may need to increase frying time.
Dont coat the pies in sugar or glaze before freezing.
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Can you use store-bought pie dough for fried apple pies?
Yes, but you will get a different texture.
This is more of a fried dough than a pie crust.
If you usestore-bought pie crust, consider baking the pies instead.
What kind of oil should I use to fry the pies?
Any neutral oil with a high smoke point, like canola, vegetable or peanut oil, will do.
confirm to use a thermometer to ensure the right frying temp.
If the oil is too hot, the pie exterior could get overcooked.
If its not hot enough, youll end up with greasy apple fried pies.
My apple pies burst while frying.
What can I do?
We suggest testing one pie before frying them all.
Can fried apple pies be glazed?
Traditionally, Amish fried pies are finished with a light glaze (think: Hostess apple pies).
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