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Pioneer Woman Fried Apple Pies

Pioneer Woman Fried Apple Pies

Erin Table for Seven
Old-fashioned, Amish-style Pioneer Woman Fried Apple Pies are made with a flaky, buttery, homemade pie crust, cinnamon sugar apple pie filling, and a powdered sugar glaze.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 356 kcal

Ingredients
  

Apple Pie Filling:

  • 2 large apples peeled, cored, and diced
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider or apple juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Pie Dough:

  • 2 cups self-rising flour sifted
  • 4 tablespoons butter cubed
  • 2 egg yolks
  • cup hot milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Pie Glaze:

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • vegetable or canola oil for frying

Instructions
 

Making The Apple Pie Filling:

  • Prepare 2 large apples by peeling, coring, and dicing them into small cubes. For the perfect sweet/sour combo, you want to use 1 Granny Smith and 1 Red Delicious.
  • Next, combine the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla in a saucepan and cook on medium heat until juices begin to form about 3 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine the apple cider (or apple juice) and cornstarch.
  • Pour the mixture into the saucepan and turn the heat up to high and cook for another 3 minutes or until the mixture has thickened up, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and set aside.

Making The Pie Dough:

  • In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour. Cut the cold butter into cubes, then use a pastry cutter to work the flour until all the butter is tiny lumps. Combine the egg yolks and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Microwave the milk in 30-second intervals until it is steaming hot. Pour in the hot milk little by little into the egg mixture and stir constantly.
  • Last but not least, add the milk and egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until you have a dough. Then, place the dough onto parchment paper and knead it for about 1 minute or until it appears smooth.
  • Then divide the pie dough into six equal pieces and roll each one into a ball. Roll each ball into a circle using a rolling pin or a glass. (Don’t worry if your circle isn’t perfectly round, we’ll cut it off once it is folded.)
  • Place 2 tablespoons of apple pie filling in each circle and fold the dough in half.
  • Next, pinch the edges together to seal them, and if desired, cut away any excess with a pastry wheel or pizza cutter. Using a fork, crimp down the edges of the pie so that the filling remains intact when fried. (You can always make another pie with the excess filling).
  • Then, heat up oil in a deep saucepan or deep fryer to 350 degrees.
  • If you don’t have a thermometer, you can always use the wooden spoon trick by sticking it in the middle of the pot. When you see bubbles forming around the handle, it’s ready.
  • Once the oil is hot enough, add your pies one at a time and fry them until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain the fried apple pies on a paper towel.

Making The Pie Glaze:

  • As your pies are frying, make the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk.
  • It’s best to glaze the pies right away after they’ve been fried and while they’re still warm. You can use a pastry brush to make a beautiful glaze on both sides, or you can drizzle the icing over the top or dip the cake into the glaze.
  • Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes, then enjoy!

Notes

  • The best apple combination for Pioneer Woman Fried Apple Pies is a Granny Smith and Red Delicious. It gives the pie a sweet-tart flavor. Honeycrisp, Braeburn, and Gala are also great choices as they will all retain their shape after cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 3gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 380IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg
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