Mini Apple Pies PT50M https://img5.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/0918/33/3/243153/300x200x50.jpg 1 serving Ingredients: Powdered sugar 3 cups Vegetable oil 1/4 tsp. Ground cinnamon 1 tbsp. Unsalted butter 1/4 cup Granulated sugar 2 tbsp. Water 3 cups Liced, cored, and pared tart apples 1 Egg 1/2 cup Milk 1/4 cup Cold unsalted butter 1/2 tsp. Salt 2 tsp. Baking powder 2 tbsp. Granulated sugar 2 cups All-purpose flour

Mini Apple Pies

By Tracy

1 Person
50 Minutes
0 Calories
These deep fried hand pies are a fun and whimsical way to enjoy a mini apple pie! They are best when served warm with a light dusting of powdered sugar. They are shaped like turnovers, with a classic cinnamon and apple filling surrounded by a delicate baking powder pastry crust.

Ingredients

Apple Pie Filling

  • Powdered sugar

  • 3 cups Vegetable oil

  • 1/4 tsp. Ground cinnamon

  • 1 tbsp. Unsalted butter

  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar

  • 2 tbsp. Water

  • 3 cups Liced, cored, and pared tart apples

Baking Powder Pastry

  • 1 Egg

  • 1/2 cup Milk

  • 1/4 cup Cold unsalted butter

  • 1/2 tsp. Salt

  • 2 tsp. Baking powder

  • 2 tbsp. Granulated sugar

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour

Method

  • 01
    Gather the ingredients.
  • 02
    Start by preparing the baking powder pastry. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • 03
    Using a pastry blender or two knives in a criss-cross fashion, cut in the cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • 04
    In a separate small bowl, whisk together the milk and egg.
  • 05
    Gradually stir the egg mixture into flour mixture with fork until just combined and the dough cleans the side of bowl.
  • 06
    On a lightly floured surface, lightly knead for about 1 minute to form a soft dough.
  • 07
    Divide dough in half and wrap each piece in plastic wrap. Refrigerate while you prepare the rest of the recipe.
  • 08
    To make the apple pie filling, heat the apples and water, covered, in a medium saucepan to boiling, then reduce heat to low. All to simmer, covered, until apples soften slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • 09
    Remove the cover and cook, stirring constantly until liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes.
  • 10
    Stir in the granulated sugar and butter. Cook, uncovered for 3 minutes and then stir in the cinnamon. Mash the mixture with a fork or potato masher to form a chunky puree. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
  • 11
    When you are ready to prepare the pies, roll one half of dough 1/8-inch thick on floured surface. Cut out 4-to-5-inch circles with floured cutter.
  • 12
    Spread some of the apple mixture over half of each circle, leaving a 3/4-inch border.
  • 13
    Lightly brush borders with a little water. Fold the pastry in half and pinch the edges lightly with fingers. Seal the edges with a fork. Turn the pies over and again press the seams with a fork.Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
  • 14
    Heat oil in a large skillet to 375 degrees F. Fry the pies, 4 at a time so as to not crowd the pan. Turn the pies once, until they are golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes.
  • 15
    Using a slotted spoon, lift the pies out of the oil and drain on to a paper towel lined plate.Dust the pies with powdered sugar and serve immediately.

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Mini Apple Pies

These deep fried hand pies are a fun and whimsical way to enjoy a mini apple pie! They are best when served warm with a light dusting of powdered sugar. They are shaped like turnovers, with a classic cinnamon and apple filling surrounded by a delicate baking powder pastry crust.
01 Information
  • Grade medium
  • Serving 1 serving
  • Prep Time 30 Mins
  • Cook Time 20 Mins
  • Total Time 50 Mins
02 Ingredients
Apple Pie Filling
Powdered sugar
3 cups Vegetable oil
1/4 tsp. Ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. Unsalted butter
1/4 cup Granulated sugar
2 tbsp. Water
3 cups Liced, cored, and pared tart apples
Baking Powder Pastry
1 Egg
1/2 cup Milk
1/4 cup Cold unsalted butter
1/2 tsp. Salt
2 tsp. Baking powder
2 tbsp. Granulated sugar
2 cups All-purpose flour
03 Method
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.
Step 2
Start by preparing the baking powder pastry. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3
Using a pastry blender or two knives in a criss-cross fashion, cut in the cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 4
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the milk and egg.
Step 5
Gradually stir the egg mixture into flour mixture with fork until just combined and the dough cleans the side of bowl.
Step 6
On a lightly floured surface, lightly knead for about 1 minute to form a soft dough.
Step 7
Divide dough in half and wrap each piece in plastic wrap. Refrigerate while you prepare the rest of the recipe.
Step 8
To make the apple pie filling, heat the apples and water, covered, in a medium saucepan to boiling, then reduce heat to low. All to simmer, covered, until apples soften slightly, about 5 minutes.
Step 9
Remove the cover and cook, stirring constantly until liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes.
Step 10
Stir in the granulated sugar and butter. Cook, uncovered for 3 minutes and then stir in the cinnamon. Mash the mixture with a fork or potato masher to form a chunky puree. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
Step 11
When you are ready to prepare the pies, roll one half of dough 1/8-inch thick on floured surface. Cut out 4-to-5-inch circles with floured cutter.
Step 12
Spread some of the apple mixture over half of each circle, leaving a 3/4-inch border.
Step 13
Lightly brush borders with a little water. Fold the pastry in half and pinch the edges lightly with fingers. Seal the edges with a fork. Turn the pies over and again press the seams with a fork.Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
Step 14
Heat oil in a large skillet to 375 degrees F. Fry the pies, 4 at a time so as to not crowd the pan. Turn the pies once, until they are golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes.
Step 15
Using a slotted spoon, lift the pies out of the oil and drain on to a paper towel lined plate.Dust the pies with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
04 Author
Tracy Tracy
88 Recipes
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