𝐶𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑝𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑛 𝐹𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑑 𝐴𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝐻𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑃𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝐺𝑜𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑛, 𝐹𝑙𝑎𝑘𝑦 𝐶𝑟𝑢𝑠𝑡

𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑛 𝐹𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑑 𝐴𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝐻𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑃𝑖𝑒𝑠

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

2 cups peeled and chopped apples 🍏
1/2 cup granulated sugar 🍬
1 teaspoon cinnamon 🌿
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 🌰
1 tablespoon butter 🧈
1 tablespoon lemon juice 🍋
1 package refrigerated pie crusts 🥧
1 egg, beaten 🥚
Oil for frying 🛢️
Powdered sugar for dusting 🍚

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

1. Prepare the filling: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8-10 minutes, until the apples are tender and the sugar has dissolved into a syrupy mixture. Remove from heat and let the filling cool.

2. Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the refrigerated pie crusts to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a round cutter (about 4 inches in diameter) to cut circles from the dough.

3. Assemble the pies: Place a tablespoon of the apple filling in the center of each dough circle. Brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg, fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape, and press the edges together with a fork to seal.

4. Fry the pies: In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot (about 350°F), carefully place the hand pies in the skillet, a few at a time. Fry for about 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Remove the pies from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

5. Dust and serve: Once the pies have cooled slightly, dust them with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy these crispy, sweet Southern fried apple hand pies as a delicious treat!

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟮𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟯𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀
𝗞𝗰𝗮𝗹: 𝟮𝟱𝟬 𝗸𝗰𝗮𝗹 | 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝟴 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝘀

~ Donald Recipes