Fried Apple Pies – Homemade & Delicious!
These golden, crispy hand pies are filled with warm, cinnamon-spiced apples and drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze. The perfect comforting treat for any time of year!
Why You’ll Love These Fried Apple Pies
✔ Crispy & Golden – Fried to perfection in a cast iron skillet
✔ Sweet & Spiced – Classic apple pie filling with brown sugar & cinnamon
✔ Homemade Dough – Simple, flaky, and easy to roll out
✔ Small Batch Friendly – Makes 7–8 mini pies
✔ Perfect for Sharing – A nostalgic dessert everyone loves
Recipe Categories
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Cuisine: Southern Comfort
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Course: Dessert / Snack
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Cooking Method: Frying
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Difficulty Level: Easy
🍎 Ingredients
For the Dough
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✅ 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
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✅ 1/4 teaspoon salt
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✅ 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
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✅ 1/4 cup shortening
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✅ 1/3 cup milk
For the Apple Filling
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✅ 2–3 medium apples, chopped
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✅ 1/4 cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)
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✅ 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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✅ 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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✅ 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water (slurry to thicken)
For Frying
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✅ Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil recommended)
For the Glaze
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✅ 1/2 cup powdered sugar
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✅ 1–2 tablespoons milk
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✅ 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Make the Dough
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In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder.
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Cut in shortening using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Stir in milk until a soft dough forms.
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Knead briefly, then cover and let rest while you make the filling.
Step 2: Prepare the Apple Filling
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In a small saucepan, add chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
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Cook over medium heat until apples begin to soften (about 5–7 minutes).
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Stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened.
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Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Step 3: Assemble the Pies
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Roll dough into small circles (about 4–5 inches in diameter).
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Spoon apple filling onto one half of each circle.
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Fold over and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
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Repeat until all pies are filled and sealed.
Step 4: Fry the Pies
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Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
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Fry each pie 1–2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
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Drain on paper towels.
Step 5: Glaze & Serve
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Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make a glaze.
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Drizzle over warm pies or dip for a full coating.
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Let glaze set and enjoy!
💡 Tips for Success
✔ Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor balance
✔ Don’t overfill – a small spoonful goes a long way
✔ Let filling cool slightly before assembling to avoid soggy dough
✔ Add nutmeg or cloves for extra fall spice
❄️ Storage & Reheating
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Store: In an airtight container at room temp for 1–2 days
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Reheat: In the air fryer or oven at 325°F for 5–7 minutes
Fried Apple Pies
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- Rolling Pin
- Cast iron skillet
- Slotted spoon or tongs
- Pastry cutter (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 –3 apples chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
- Oil for frying
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 –2 tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make dough by blending flour, salt, baking powder, and shortening. Add milk.
- Cook apples with sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until soft. Thicken with cornstarch.
- Roll dough, fill with apples, and seal edges.
- Fry in oil until golden brown.
- Glaze with powdered sugar mixture.
Notes
– Can be stored and reheated.
– Substitute apples with peaches, pears, or berries.