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Tiny Fried Apple Pies

Rectangular mini apple pies on an oval plate.
Tiny Fried Apple PiesTeri Lyn Fisher

Because their delicious apple filling is all sealed up—wrapped in dough like hand pies or campfire pies, but bite-size—these sweet little pies are perfect finger food. They transport easily, so you can take them to parties or potlucks. Or pack a few into your lunch for a sweet snack.

Ingredients

Pie Filling

2 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon minute tapioca
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pie dough (store bought or homemade), chilled
1 quart vegetable oil, for frying

Egg Wash

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup heavy cream

Icing

1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. Place filling ingredients in a large bowl and toss until well combined. Cut chilled dough into 2 equal pieces. Roll into equal rectangles about 1/4 inch thick. Onto one of the rectangles, place spoonfuls of filling (about 2 tablespoons each) in rows 1/2 inch apart. Place pies in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes.

    Step 2

    2. To make the egg wash, whisk together egg and heavy cream. Using a pastry brush, carefully brush egg wash onto dough between the rows of filling. Gently lay the second dough rectangle over top and press around each mound of filling. Cut 3-by-1-inch rectangles with a pizza cutter and press the back of a fork along the edges to seal.

    Step 3

    3. Preheat oil to 375°F. Carefully begin frying pies, a few at a time, for 7 to 8 minutes or until golden brown. Drain pies on paper towels and allow to cool.

    Step 4

    4. Stir together the icing ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle icing over pies and serve.

From Tiny Food Party!: Bite-Size Recipes for Minature Meals by Teri Lyn Fisher and Jenny Park. Copyright © 2012 by Teri Lyn Fisher and Jenny Park. Published by Quirk Books.
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