Description
A delicious, comforting dessert of warm cinnamon-spiced apples encased in a flaky crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 6 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ cup water
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shortening
- ½ cup ice water
Instructions
1. Combine sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and water in a large saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes, or until apples are tender but not mushy.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out pie crust dough to about ⅛-inch thickness.
4. Cut out circles using a 4-inch round cookie cutter or knife.
5. Place 2 tablespoons of cooled apple filling onto each dough circle.
6. Brush edges of the dough with water, fold over, and crimp to seal.
7. Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet to 350°F (175°C).
8. Fry pies in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
9. Drain on a wire rack lined with paper towels.
10. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, caramel sauce, or powdered sugar.
Notes
For a sweeter filling, use Honeycrisp or Braeburn apples. You can substitute butter or lard for shortening in the crust. Experiment with different spices like allspice, ginger, or cloves. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes (for filling) + 2-3 minutes per side (frying)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
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