Pioneer Woman Fried Apple Pies Recipe
The Pioneer Woman Fried Apple Pies Recipe is sweet, warm and very comforting. These pies taste like old memories. I love the crispy outside and soft apple filling.
Ingredients
- Apples – 3 medium peeled and diced
- Sugar – ½ cup
- Brown sugar – ¼ cup
- Cinnamon – 1 teaspoon
- Nutmeg – ¼ teaspoon
- Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
- Butter – 2 tablespoons
- All-purpose flour – 2 cups
- Salt – ½ teaspoon
- Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
- Milk – ¾ cup
- Vegetable oil – for frying
Instructions
Cook the Apples
- Add apples, sugars, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon juice to a pan. Cook until soft and thick.
Cool the Filling
- Remove apple filling from heat. Let it cool completely before using.
Prepare the Dough
- Mix flour, salt, and baking powder. Add milk slowly and mix until soft dough forms.
Rest the Dough
- Cover dough and rest for ten minutes. This helps rolling easier later.
Roll the Dough
- Roll dough on a floured surface. Cut into medium circles using a cutter.
Fill the Pies
- Place apple filling on half of each circle. Do not overfill the dough.
Seal the Edges
- Fold dough over filling. Press edges firmly with fingers or a fork.
Heat the Oil
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Oil should be hot but not smoking.
Fry the Pies
- Place pies in oil carefully. Fry until golden brown on both sides.
Drain and Cool
- Remove pies with slotted spoon. Place on paper towels to drain oil.
Notes
- Use firm apples for best texture.
- Do not overfill pies or they may burst.
- Seal edges tightly before frying.
- Fry in small batches for even cooking.
- Let filling cool before using it.