Fried Apple Hand Pie

There's nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a warm, crispy hand pie filled with sweet, spiced apples. A perfect handheld delight for any occasion.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Fried Apple Hand Pie, Hand Pie, Apple Pie, Fried Pie, Dessert

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 15

Chilling Time: 15

Total Time: 1

Servings: pies

Calories: 300kcal

Equipment

Rolling Pin
Frying Pan

Ingredients

Pie Crust

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
2/3 cup shortening
6 tbsp ice water

Apple Filling

4 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and diced
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp apple pie spice
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp corn starch

Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles gravel. Gradually add ice water and mix until a dough forms.
Roll the dough into a disc and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook diced apples with butter, sugar, and spices until soft. Thicken with a slurry of corn starch and water.
Roll out the chilled dough and cut into 5-inch circles.
Place a spoonful of apple filling on one side of each dough circle, fold over, and crimp edges with a fork.
Fry the pies in oil heated to 375 degrees F until golden. Drain and apply a glaze.

Notes

These traditional hand pies bring comfort and joy with each bite, perfect for gatherings or as a cozy treat.

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