Description
Homemade Pioneer Woman Fried Apple Pies deliver classic Southern comfort with crispy golden pastry and warm cinnamon-spiced apple filling. Drizzled with sweet glaze, these nostalgic hand pies invite memories of grandmother’s kitchen and traditional American baking magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- 2 16-ounce cans refrigerated flaky jumbo biscuits (8 biscuits per can)
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Filling and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Topping and Sauce Ingredients:
- ½ cup confectioners’ sugar, for sprinkling
- 1 cup Cinnamon-Caramel Sauce
Cinnamon-Caramel Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ¾ cup half-and-half
- 4 tablespoons (½ stick) salted butter
- 2 pinches of kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Transform butter into a silky base by melting it in a spacious cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Incorporate brown sugar and 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of water, stirring until the sugar dissolves and creates a bubbling landscape.
- Elevate the flavor profile by introducing vanilla extract, kosher salt, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice into the effervescent sugar mixture, ensuring thorough integration.
- Create a smooth cornstarch emulsion by whisking cornstarch with 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of water until a uniform paste forms.
- Transform the filling by introducing the cornstarch mixture into the skillet, stirring continuously. Fold in diced apples and allow them to simmer for approximately 5 minutes, developing tenderness and achieving a harmonious thickness.
- Halt the cooking process by transferring the apple filling to a heat-resistant container. Allow complete cooling, covering and refrigerating if preparing in advance.
- Liberate each biscuit by rolling it on a lightly floured surface into a 5-inch (12.7 centimeters) circular shape, maintaining a delicate 1/8 inch (0.3 centimeters) thickness.
- Construct individual pies by depositing two generous tablespoons of apple filling onto one hemisphere of each dough circle. Moisten the dough’s perimeter with water to facilitate a secure seal.
- Sculpt the pies by folding the dough over the filling, creating a crescent shape. Compress the edges firmly, using a fork to craft an impenetrable boundary.
- Initiate the frying process by heating vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (176.7 degrees Celsius). Submerge pies in batches, rotating every minute to achieve a golden, crispy exterior, approximately 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels for excess oil absorption.
- Finalize the presentation by delicately dusting the slightly cooled pies with confectioners’ sugar. Serve while warm, accompanied by Cinnamon-Caramel Sauce or your preferred caramel variant.
Notes
- Southern charm shines through these handheld treasures, transforming simple ingredients into a nostalgic culinary experience.
- Precise dough thickness ensures consistently crispy edges that crackle with each delightful bite.
- Sealing techniques prevent messy leaks, keeping precious apple filling safely tucked inside golden pastry pockets.
- Strategic oil temperature control guarantees a perfect golden-brown exterior without burning delicate dough.
- Cooling and storage tips help maintain the pies’ irresistible texture, extending the deliciousness beyond the first serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 61 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 87 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg