These delightful fried pies are a perfect combination of flaky pastry and sweet, spiced fruit filling. Whether you choose to use apples or peaches, these handheld treats are a delightful indulgence for any occasion.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
This recipe offers a wonderful balance of crispy, golden-brown pastry and warm, flavorful fruit filling. It’s a delightful twist on traditional pies, and the individual portions make them perfect for sharing or enjoying as a sweet snack.
Ingredients:
- 17.3 ounce box puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 3 cups Granny Smith apples (or peaches), peeled, cored, and diced
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- Caramel sauce for serving (optional)
- Oil for frying
Directions:
- Cut each sheet of puff pastry into 4 pieces. Place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
- Place the apples (or peaches), brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes or until the fruit is tender. Stir in the butter.
- Whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and add to the fruit mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the filling has thickened.
- Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of the fruit mixture onto one side of each piece of puff pastry. Brush the edges with water and fold over to make a rectangle.
- Crimp the edges of each puff pastry rectangle with a fork.
- Chill the pies for 20 minutes in the freezer.
- Heat 3 inches of oil to 350 degrees F.
- Cook 2-3 pies at a time, for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown and the pastry is cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar all over each pie as it comes out of the oil.
- Repeat the frying and cinnamon sugar sprinkling process with all of the remaining pies.
- Serve immediately, with caramel sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Kcal: 320 per serving
- Servings: 8 pies
Storage:
These pies are best enjoyed fresh and warm. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for a few minutes to restore crispness.
Recipe Tips:
- Be sure to seal the edges of the pies well to prevent the filling from leaking during frying.
- If using peaches, consider adding a touch of lemon juice to the filling to enhance the fruit’s natural flavors.
Enjoy these delightful fried apple or peach pies as a delectable treat for any occasion!