Fried Apple Pies

We made these in Home Ec. class and it was the first time I’d ever had one. I loved them so much I was constantly making them at home, from scratch, but there are easier ways to make them. They could also be made with other pie fillings as well.

I will give you the instructions to make them from scratch but you can also use store bought pie dough and pie filling, if you like. I know how busy things get and how crazy life can be.

These are also fun for the kids to help with. They can help to roll out the dough and cut the circles. They can also spoon the filling in and use the fork to seal the edges.

Fried Apple Pies

Ingredients:

  • Apple pie filling or use store bought
  • Whipped Pie Crust or use store bought
  • oil for frying
  • butter (optional)
  • flour, for rolling out crust
  • 2-3 T. cold water
  • powdered sugar (optional)

Glaze: (optional)

  • 3/4 c. confectioner’s sugar
  • 2-3 T. milk
  • 1 t. vanilla (optional)

Directions:

Roll the crust out on a lightly floured surface. (Too much flour = tough crust)

Take a small bowl or saucer and cut a circle out of the crust.

Place 2-3 T. of filling on each round.

Brush the edges with water and fold in half. Take a fork and lightly press down to seal the edges.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. You can add a small amount of butter to the oil, if you like.

Carefully add the pies to the pan and fry until golden brown, turning the pies as needed, about 5 to 8 minutes.

Drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired. Or mix together the ingredients for the glaze and drizzle the pies when cooled.

Apple Sonker

This may not be a true ‘sonker’, or cobbler, but this is the easiest way I know to make one. You can also use other pie fillings to make these delicious desserts. Pair this with some vanilla ice cream and it’s sure to be a winner!

The kids can even help with this one. You can use different fruit fillings to change it up a bit as well! Continue reading “Apple Sonker”

Apple Pie Filling

This filling is good for Fried Apple Pies, over vanilla ice cream, or to use for an Apple Sonker. Continue reading “Apple Pie Filling”

Emergency Rolls

These are a super easy, super quick fix for those days that get oh-so-busy! Days like today when I forgot to get my dough started for the dinner rolls I had planned to make.

These are also great when you want some fresh, hot bread to go with your meal but you don’t have the time or energy to make yeast rolls. These are so easy that my oldest sons had the recipe memorized when they were teenagers and they would make these and eat them with jelly. Continue reading “Emergency Rolls”

Gorgonzola Pasta with Mushrooms

This is one of my favorite dishes however my kids are not too crazy about the gorgonzola cheese. I will either leave it out or add just a tiny bit when I make this and then sprinkle more on my plate as I love the cheese. If you can’t find the gorgonzola you can substitute it with bleu cheese.

This is really good with a salad and breadsticks.

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