Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our selection of delectable mini fried apple pies, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These bite-sized treats are encased in a flaky, golden crust that shatters upon the first bite, revealing a tender, cinnamon-infused apple filling that bursts with a medley of sweet and tangy notes. Each mini pie is a masterpiece of pastry artistry, perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy family gathering, a festive holiday celebration, or a delightful afternoon tea party. With variations ranging from classic apple pie filling to unique twists like salted caramel and maple pecan, our collection of recipes caters to every palate, promising an extraordinary taste experience with every bite. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
FRIED APPLE PIES
Get traditional taste in an individual hand pie. Apples, butter and cinnamon get tucked into biscuit dough before frying. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving with ice cream.
Provided by Paula Deen
Time 10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Filling: Add the butter to a large saute pan and melt. Add the apples, sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the apples are soft, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool.
- When the filling is cool, roll the biscuits out on a lightly floured surface so that each biscuit forms a 7 to 8-inch circle. Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the filling on each biscuit circle. Brush the edges of the circle with water. Fold the circle over the filling to make a half-moon shape. Seal by pressing the edges with the tines of a fork.
- Preheat deep-fryer with oil to 350 °F.
- Carefully add the pies to the oil, 1 at a time, and fry until golden brown, turning the pies as necessary for even browning, about 5 to 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar immediately.
HAND-HELD APPLE PIES
When I was in high school, my best friend's mother baked this mini apple pie recipe every year. I was thrilled when she shared it with me-I finally felt like an adult! -Katie Ferrier, Houston, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to butter mixture until well blended. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour., Combine the sugar, cinnamon and allspice; set aside. Divide each portion of dough into 12 balls. On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a 4-in. circle. Place a tablespoonful of chopped apples on one side. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon sugar mixture; dot with 1/4 teaspoon butter., In a small bowl, whisk egg yolk and water. Brush edges of pastry with egg wash; fold pastry over filling and seal edges well with a fork. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Brush remaining egg wash over tops. Cut slits in pastry. Sprinkle with coarse sugar and cinnamon-sugar., Bake at 425° for 11-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
FRIED APPLE PIES
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, butter and 1 tablespoon water. Cook, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is bubbling. Add the apples, vanilla, salt, cinnamon and lemon juice. Mix together the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender, about 5 minutes. Pour into a heatproof bowl and let cool completely. You can make this ahead of time and chill in the fridge a day or so in advance if needed.
- To make the pies, roll each biscuit into about a 5-inch circle that is about 1/8 inch thick. Spoon 2 generous tablespoons of the apple filling on each round of dough, just off center. Use your finger and run a little water around the edges to help them seal completely. Fold one half of each circle over onto the other half and seal in the apple filling, forcing out any air that you can. Press the edges together and crimp with a fork. Continue until they're all assembled.
- Heat the oil in a high-sided skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees F. Fry the pies 2 or 3 at a time for about 5 minutes, carefully turning them halfway through. Remove them to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
- When all the pies are fried, sift the confectioners' sugar over top. Serve with Cinnamon-Caramel Sauce or store-bought caramel sauce.
- Mix the brown sugar, half-and-half, butter and a pinch of salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, whisking gently, until it thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in the vanilla, cinnamon and a second pinch of salt and cook another minute to thicken further. Turn off the heat and allow to cool to room temperature before serving. Chill if not using immediately.
FRIED APPLE HAND PIES
These pies are perfect for people who deep-fry their turkeys on Thanksgiving. Instead of wasting leftover oil, use it for dessert! These pies can be made days, weeks, even months ahead of time and just fried up after the big meal. It'll cut down on dishes too!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield 18 hand pies
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the pie dough: Combine the flour, sugar and salt in a food processor and pulse to combine. Add the shortening and butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add in the ice water and vinegar, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse until the mixture just comes together. Turn the dough out onto a large piece of plastic wrap and press into a large disc. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- For the filling: Melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium-high heat and then saute the apples, stirring, until just starting to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the sugar and stir. Add the cinnamon, salt, ginger and nutmeg and cook, stirring, until some of the apples start to break apart (but most are still whole), about 4 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and remove from the heat. Set aside to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Fill a deep pot halfway with oil and heat to 365 degrees F. Roll the dough out 1/8-inch thick on a lightly-floured surface. Cut out eighteen 4 1/2-inch-diameter circles, gathering and re-rolling the dough if necessary. Beat the egg in a small bowl with 1 tablespoon of water. Place about 1 heaping tablespoon of the apple filling into the center of each dough round. Brush the edge with some egg mixture and fold the dough over to make a half-moon shape. Press out the air and seal the edges with a fork. Repeat with the remaining filling and dough.
- Place 4 to 6 pies at a time into the hot oil and cook until golden brown, flipping as needed, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Cook's Note: The pies can be frozen for up to 6 months before frying. Frozen pies will take about 8 minutes to fry. You can also refrigerate the pies for up to 2 hours before frying.
EASY AIR FRYER APPLE PIES
So very simple, easy, and quick to make.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Desserts Pies Apple Pie Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place 1 pie crust onto a lightly floured surface and roll out the dough with a rolling pin. Using a 2-1/4-inch round biscuit or cookie cutter cut the pie crust into 10 circles. Repeat with the second pie crust for a total of 20 pie crust circles.
- Fill about 1/2 of each circle with apple pie filling. Place a second pie crust circle on top, making a mini pie. Do not overfill. Press down the edges of the mini pies, crimping with a fork to seal. Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place a batch of the mini pies in the air fryer basket, leaving space around each for air circulation.
- Bake until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the basket and bake remaining pies. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 16.4 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 225 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
MINI FRIED APPLE PIES
These take a little time to make, but are so worth it! Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving for a nice presentation. Cooking time is minimal per batch because filling is already cooked.
Provided by Marie
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 12 pies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine flour, crisco and milk and mix well.
- (I like to do this is a food processor).
- Roll into balls the size of a walnut.
- Flatten each with a rolling pin.
- Peel and dice apples.
- Cook apples, butter, spices and brown sugar together until tender.
- Cool slightly.
- Place one tablespoon of apple mixture in the center of each flattened ball of dough.
- Fold over and press edges with a fork.
- Fry in oil that has been preheated to 350° until golden brown on each side.
- Before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Tips:
- Use ripe, but not too soft, apples. This will help them hold their shape when they're fried.
- Peel and core the apples before slicing them. This will make it easier to eat the pies.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the apples. This will help prevent them from breaking.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when you're frying the pies. This will help them cook evenly.
- Fry the pies until they're golden brown and crispy. This will ensure that they're cooked through.
- Serve the pies warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. This will make them even more delicious.
Conclusion:
Mini fried apple pies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and they can also be served as a dessert. These pies are also a great way to use up leftover apples. So next time you have a few apples on hand, be sure to try this recipe for mini fried apple pies.
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