Fried Apple Pies are a warm and lovingly offer that will have your crowd grinning with every taste. Made with a crunchy crust and delicious apple filling, the empanadas are ideal to be enjoyed as dessert or snack. These pies are perfect if eating alone or with your friends and they will be a hit everywhere you have them!
Why Make This Recipe
Everyone loves a good homemade Fried Apple Pie, and they are actually easy to make from scratch. They take us back through warm memories of family and tradition. As a bonus, they also make the perfect weekend breakfast to spoil your family with.
How to Make Fried Apple Pies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold, unsalted butter (diced)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 6-8 tablespoons cold water
- 3 medium apples, chopped and peeled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Vegetable oil for frying
Directions
- Mix flour and salt into a bowl. Add in the butter and mix until crumbly Stir in the sugar. Add cold water, a little at time until the dough comes together. Cover it in plastic and let stand for 30 minutes.
- Combine the cubed apples, brown sugar and cinnamon in another bowl.
- Method — Prepare and cut the pastry into circles. Lay a small spoonful of the apple filling in the middle, pull one side over and pinch shut.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet. Deep fry the pies until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain in paper towels and Serve hot.
How to Serve Fried Apple Pies
Fried Apple Hand Pies Serve your Fried Apple Pie warm or top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! They make great a sharing dish for feeding the family, taking to parties or just having as an installed fast meal at home!
