You might be surprised to learn how easy it is to make your own apple hand pies at home. In fact, this Fried Apple Hand Pie recipe works really well with prepared pie crust, takes under an hour from start to finish, and requires the gathering of just a handful of ingredients, namely: oil for deep-frying, your pie dough of choice, fresh apples, sugar, apple cider, cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt. In addition, you’ll need a little flour for dusting during your prep, and some confectioner’s sugar to add a wow factor to the presentation.
Be sure to read the helpful hints at the beginning of the recipe, including the tips on handling the dough to make sure that your hand pies remain sealed as you fry them. Once your golden crescents are cool enough to take a bite, you will feel an instant sense of accomplishment because you made something that is reminiscent of the golden days of McDonald’s deep-fried apple pie.
