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Fried Apple Pies

These fried apple pies are a McDonald's copycat recipe that feature a homemade apple pie filling encased in pastry and deep fried to flaky perfection.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 476 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 17.3 ounce box Puff pastry sheets thawed
  • 3 cups Granny Smith apples peeled, cored and diced
  • 6 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 teaspoons cinnamon divided use
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • caramel sauce for serving optional
  • oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. Cut each sheet of puff pastry into 4 pieces. Place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
  2. Place the apples, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg  and cloves in a pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
  3. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until apples are tender. Stir in the butter.
  4. Whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and add to the apple mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until apple filling has thickened.
  5. Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of the apple mixture onto one side of each piece of puff pastry. Brush the edges with water and fold over to make a rectangle.
  6. Crimp the edges of each puff pastry rectangle with a fork.
  7. Chill the pies for 20 minutes in the freezer.
  8. Heat 3 inches of oil to 350 degrees F.
  9. Cook 2-3 pies at a time, for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown and pastry is cooked through.
  10. In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
  11. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar all over each pie as it comes out of the oil.
  12. Repeat the frying and cinnamon sugar sprinkling process with all of the remaining pies.
  13. Let the pies cool and enjoy with caramel sauce if desired.

Notes

  • While homemade apple pie is fantastic, if you are short on time or just don't want to make your own apple filling, canned filling will work.
  • Use a frying or candy thermometer to make sure that your oil stays at the correct temperature.
  • After they cook, place the fried pies on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  • Be careful to use enough oil to submerge the pies but not too much that will spill or bubble over the side.

Nutrition Information

Calories 476kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 181mg (8%) Potassium 99mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 115IU (2%) Vitamin C 2.1mg (2%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 476

% Daily Value*

Calories 476kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 181mg 8%
Potassium 99mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 115IU 2%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.