Tiny Fried Apple Pies
Delicious miniature fried pies filled with spiced Granny Smith apples and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. These hand-held treats combine the perfect balance of tart apples, warm spices, and flaky pastry.
Ingredients
- •2 whole granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- •3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- •2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- •½ tablespoon minute tapioca
- •½ teaspoon cinnamon
- •½ teaspoon nutmeg
- •⅛ teaspoon allspice
- •⅛ teaspoon salt
- •1 recipe Pie dough (store bought or homemade), chilled
- •1 quart vegetable oil, for frying
- •1 whole egg, lightly beaten
- •¼ cup heavy cream
- •1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- •2 tablespoons buttermilk
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
1. Place filling ingredients in a large bowl and toss until well combined. Cut chilled dough into 2 equal pieces. Roll into equal rectangles about 1/4 inch thick. Onto one of the rectangles, place spoonfuls of filling (about 2 tablespoons each) in rows 1/2 inch apart. Place pies in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes.
35 min
- 2.
2. To make the egg wash, whisk together egg and heavy cream. Using a pastry brush, carefully brush egg wash onto dough between the rows of filling. Gently lay the second dough rectangle over top and press around each mound of filling. Cut 3-by-1-inch rectangles with a pizza cutter and press the back of a fork along the edges to seal.
15 min
- 3.
3. Preheat oil to 375°F. Carefully begin frying pies, a few at a time, for 7 to 8 minutes or until golden brown. Drain pies on paper towels and allow to cool.
25 min
- 4.
4. Stir together the icing ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle icing over pies and serve.
10 min