Honey Apple-Cranberry Fried Pies |
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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You can use homemade pie crust and thawed frozen cranberries if you wish. Ingredients:
2 granny smith apples, peeled and chopped |
1 cup fresh cranberries |
1/2 cup sugar |
2 tablespoons honey |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided |
1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie dough |
vegetable oil |
1 tablespoon sugar |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, add the apples, cranberries, 1/2 cup sugar, honey, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
2. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 20 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring frequently.
4. Cool completely and drain.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll pie dough to 12-inch circles; cut 9 (4-inch) circles from pie dough.
6. Spoon 1 tablespoon filling onto half of each pastry circle.
7. Moisten the edges of the pastry with water; fold pastry over the filling, press edges to seal.
8. Crimp edges with a fork dipped in flour.
9. Pour oil to a the depth of 1/2 inch in a heavy skillet or electric fry pan; heat to 350 degrees.
10. Fry pies, 3-4 at a time, for 2 minutes on each side.
11. Mix together 1 tablespoon sugar and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
12. Sprinkle over hot pies.
13. Note-You can also bake these pies instead of frying; put them on a greased baking sheet and bake at 425° for 12 minutes or until golden.
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