Fried Apple Pies

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'To make the pastry: Sift flour and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in shortening with 2 knives or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork, until flour mixture is moistened. Do not add more water than you need: when you squeeze a handful of moistened pastry mixture, it should form a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'To make the filling: Place apples in a saucepan. Combine sugar and cinnamon; pour over apples and toss to coat. Cook, covered, in a saucepan on low heat until soft; mash with a fork to make thick applesauce. Set aside to cool.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thick; cut out eight 4-inch rounds with a large cookie cutter.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Place 1 heaping tablespoon of applesauce in the center of each pastry round. Moisten edges with cold water, fold in half, and press the edge with a fork to seal. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Lower pies carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining pies.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)

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