Fried Apple Pies recipe

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My neighbors had been asking for some fried apple pies, so today I got busy and made some! here is my recipe

Fried Apple Pies recipe

Crust

• 2 1/2 C flour (all-purpose)
• 1 C butter
• 1/4 C water
• 3 Tbs sugar

Using your hand, cut the butter into the flour. Then add the sugar and water, mixing well.

Filling

I used apples that I had put up from my friend’s tree, but you can use canned pie filling as well.

Pinch off a golf ball-sized bit of dough and roll it out on a floured surface. Using a small salad plate or saucer, lay your crust on it and fill half with the apple filling. Fold the other half back over the apples and crimp the edges using a fork. Place the pie on a cookie sheet and continue until you use all your dough and filling.

In a large skillet, fill about 1-1 1/2 inches of oil or Crisco and let it get hot. I used a piece of leftover dough to check. If it bubbles when you put it in, then it’s hot enough. Fry the pies until golden on each side. My skillet holds 3 pies, so use the biggest skillet you have.

Glaze

• 5-8 caramels, unwrapped
• 1 Tbs heavy cream, milk, half and half (whatever you have)

Add 1 C powdered sugar and milk 1 spoonful at a time until you reach the desired consistency. Drizzle over the pies.

Enjoy your homemade fried apple pies!