Fried Apple Pies

By King Arthur Baking · 45 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Whisk the flour and salt in a medium bowl.
2. Work the shortening into the dry ingredients with your fingertips until evenly crumbly.
3. Add the butter and work it in until pea-sized pieces remain.
4. Add 3 tablespoons (28g) of the water and toss. Add up to 2 more tablespoons (28g) of water until the dough is chunky and holds together when squeezed.
5. Shape into a square about 1 inch thick, wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes up to 24 hours. If chilled longer than 30 minutes, rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before rolling.
6. For the filling, simmer the diced apples, 2 tablespoons (25g) of the sugar, water, boiled cider, lemon juice and apple pie spice over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes until the apples are tender.
7. Stir the remaining 2 tablespoons (25g) of sugar with the Instant ClearJel or cornstarch, add to the apples and cook 1-2 minutes more until very thick.
8. Remove from the heat and cool the filling to room temperature. It can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
9. Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle slightly larger than 10 x 15 inches, and trim the edges straight. Cut once lengthwise and twice crosswise into six 5-inch squares.
10. Brush the square edges with egg wash, place a heaping tablespoon (40-45g) of filling down the centre of each, leaving room at the top and bottom. Fold each square in half and seal the three open edges with a fork. Put the pies on a parchment-lined tray.
11. Refrigerate the pies while you heat the oil.
12. In a deep pan or fryer with sides at least 3 inches high, heat 1 inch of oil over medium to 350-365°F.
13. Fry 1 or 2 pies at a time for 4-5 minutes until golden, turn, and fry another 4-5 minutes.
14. Remove with tongs or a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack over a baking sheet or on paper towels. Keep the oil at 350-365°F while frying the rest.
15. Once cooled for 3-5 minutes, toss the pies in cinnamon sugar to coat generously. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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