Golden Fried Apple Hand Pies
Crispy fried pastry pockets stuffed with warm cinnamon-sugared apples, finished with a sweet glaze. A Southern classic that tastes like a fair treat and comes together in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 1 package (about 2 sheets) puff pastry sheets (thawed)
- 2 medium granny smith apples
- ¼ cup cinnamon sugar (1/4 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 tsp ground cinnamon)
- 1 quart neutral oil for frying
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Peel, core, and finely dice the apples into 1/4-inch pieces. Toss with the cinnamon sugar.
- 2
Roll out thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into four 4-inch squares.
- 3
Whisk powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth for the glaze.
- 4
Heat oil in a heavy pot to 350°F. Spoon 1 tbsp apple mixture onto half of each pastry square.
- 5
Fold pastry in half to form a triangle. Press edges with a fork to seal, leaving no gaps.
- 6
Fry hand pies 90 seconds per side until deep golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- 7
Drizzle warm hand pies generously with the glaze while still warm. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet (3+ quart)
- deep-fry thermometer
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- fork (for sealing edges)
- slotted spoon or spider skimmer
- paper towels
- small bowl for glaze
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