Clinton Kelly's Mini Apple Pies

So delicious you won't want to share.

skill level

Easy

time

30-60min

servings

8 to 10

cost

Contributed by : Clinton Kelly

If you've only had baked apple pie, then you're missing out. This bite sized fried version melts in your mouth.

things you'll need.

ingredients

kitchenware

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step 1

ingredients 2 tablespoon Butter
1/2 cup Sugar
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
5 Granny Smith Apples (peeled and cut into 1/2" cubes)
Juice and zest of 1 Lemon
1/8 cup All-Purpose Flour

instructions In a sauté pan over medium heat, heat the butter until it foams and subsides, then add the apples, cinnamon, sugar, lemon juice and zest, and flour, cooking until apples have broken down and softened. Set aside.
step 2

ingredients 1 package Pie Dough

instructions On a floured surface, roll out the pie dough. Using a floured cookie cutter, cut out rounds of the dough. Spoon in 2 tablespoons of apple mixture. Fold into a half moon and crimp the dough closed.
step 3

ingredients

instructions Preheat oil to 375F.
step 4

ingredients Vegetable Oil (for frying)

instructions Drop mini pies into oil, cooking until pies are golden brown. Transfer to paper towel lined plate to drain and cool before serving.
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