Honey Apple Cranberry Fried Pies

Indulge in the cozy, fall-inspired flavors of these Honey Apple Cranberry Fried Pies—a delightful handheld dessert perfect for any season. With a flaky, golden crust enveloping a luscious filling of tender apples, tart cranberries, sweet honey, and warm cinnamon, each bite offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart with a hint of spice. The filling is thickened to perfection, ensuring a mess-free treat, and the pies are fried to crisp perfection, making them irresistibly satisfying. Easy to make and utterly decadent, these fried pies are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a comforting treat on a chilly day. Dust them with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness, and serve them warm to truly savor the flavors of this irresistible dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 5 tablespoons Ice water
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 1 cup Cranberries (fresh or frozen)
• 2 medium Apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 2 cups Vegetable oil, for frying
• 0 optional Powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 2

Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

While the dough is chilling, prepare the filling by combining the diced apples, cranberries, honey, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit softens.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Add it to the fruit mixture and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the filling thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.

Step 5

Once the dough is chilled, roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a 4-inch round cutter to cut out circles of dough.

Step 6

Place a small spoonful of the cooled filling (about 1-2 tablespoons) in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and press the edges firmly to seal. Use the tines of a fork to crimp the edges.

Step 7

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the pies in batches, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pies to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 8

Allow the fried pies to cool slightly before dusting them with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1765.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7327.0

Total Fat 620.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 157.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 387.5mg	0%
Sodium 1232.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 435.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.9g	0%
Total Sugars 167.0g
Protein 34.7g	0%

Vitamin D 87.5IU	0%
Calcium 164.2mg	0%
Iron 16.0mg	0%
Potassium 995.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.8%

Protein: 1.9%

Carbs: 23.3%