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Old-fashioned Fried Apple Pies Recipe


Old-fashioned Fried Apple Pies Recipe
Old-fashioned, turn-of-the-century, finger snack; served at the St. Louis World's Fair. I found this recipe through Angel Food Ministries.

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Ingredients
  • 1 c cored, chopped Granny Smith apples, or similar pie apples.
  • 1/4 c orange juice, divided
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 t orange zest
  • Dash salt
  • 2 t cornstarch
  • Uncooked pastry dough
  • 1/4 c butter, melted
  • Canola oil for deep-frying
  • Confectioners sugar

Directions
  1. Combine apples, 3 tbsp orange juice, sugar, orange zest and salt; cover and cook gently for 10 minutes or until apples are tender. Dissolve cornstarch in remaining tbsp orange juice; stir into hot mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and smooth. Cool.
  2. Thinly roll out pastry; cut into 6" rounds; brush melted butter onto pastry. Place 1 1/2 tbsp filling on each round; moisten edges with water, fold in half and seal edges well with fork. Prick a few small vent holes in tops of pies. Deep fry in oil heated to 375ยบ F for about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  3. Sift powdered sugar over tops just before serving (if desired).

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Comments


Love fried pies, haven't had one in years! My aunt made them frequently when I was growing up...thanks for a wonderful memory!
Deb


Love these my mom use to make them alot when i was young brings back memories thank you

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Mmmmm sounds really good!


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