Apple fried pie is a delicious recipe you can throw together in minutes. Its sweet and savory filling elevates this recipe to the next level. It’s so easy to create, and I can’t wait to share this gooey goodness with you.

southern fried pie dough recipe

What is apple fried pie?

So, here is what I can tell you about old-fashioned fried pies! They are made with a delicious pastry dough commonly used to make sweet fruit-filled pies. This classic recipe is known for its flaky texture and buttery flavor. The dough is typically a homemade pie crust made with flour, butter, or shortening, but in this recipe, I will show you step-by-step instructions for making apple filling and store-bought pie crust. Easy, right?

Ingredients

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Pie Dough SheetI used the Pillsbury dough sheet for this apple-fried pie.

Vegetable Oil- You will need about 1 inch of oil to get that crisp, flaky texture.

 Apple Pie Filling- A can of apple pie filling makes this recipe even more accessible.  It reminds me of apple pie recipes but without all of the work. No potato masher is needed. Easy peasy.

ButterThis will help to bring out all of the flavors once you remove them from the hot oil.

Brown Sugar- This step is optional but recommended. Using brown sugar complements the apple pie filling.

Powdered Sugar- Another optional step that will help bring in a ton of flavor to your Southern fried pie dough.

All-Purpose Flour- This is needed to ensure the dough doesn’t stick to the counter.

How To Make Apple fried pie?

  • Roll out your pie dough sheet on a lightly floured surface until it’s about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out circles from the dough using a round cookie cutter or a glass. The size of the circles will depend on how big you want your fried pies to be.
  • Place a spoonful of apple pie filling (or your preferred filling) onto one side of each dough circle, leaving a small border around the edges. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges together gently to seal the pie.
  • Heat vegetable oil over medium heat in a large skillet or Dutch oven. You’ll need enough oil to partially submerge the pies.
  • Once the oil is hot, carefully place 2-3 pies into the pan at a time, making sure not to overcrowd it. Deep fry them for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • While the pies are still warm, brush them with melted butter and sprinkle some brown sugar on top for a delicious, sweet touch.
Southern fried pie dough

Substitutions/ Variations

Biscuit Dough—You can always use canned biscuits if your local grocery store doesn’t have pie dough sheets. You will need a rolling pin to flatten the dough.

Fresh PeachesSwitch up the recipe and make fried peach pies; use fresh peaches, crisp apples from an apple orchard, or Granny Smith apples. 😀 You will need a recipe for the fresh fruit glaze. I will link one here. Oh, and try to stay away from dried apples.

Cinnamon SugarIf you don’t have brown sugar, you can use cinnamon sugar. They are very similar in taste.

Apple Fried Pie
Apple Fried Pie
  • Try not to add too much apple pie filling to the dough. If you do, the gooey filling will come out of the sides.
  • Allow the fried pie dough recipe to cool for at least 4 to 5 minutes. This will help in ensuring no one gets burned.

Southern Fried Pie Dough (Incredibly Easy)

Southern fried pie dough is a delicious fried pie recipe you can throw together in minutes. It has a sweet and savory apple pie filling that really elevates this recipe to the next level. It’s so easy to create, not to mention how much you all will love how easy it is to recreate.
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Servings: 2 People
Author: Ronalyn
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 4 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 2 Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet
  • 1 Cup Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 Can Apple pie filling or any other filling of your choice
  • 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar
  • All-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Sprinkle flour on a flat surface to keep the dough from sticking. Roll out the pie dough sheet until it's thin.
    2 Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet, All-purpose flour
  • Cut out circles from the dough.
  • Place apple pie filling on one side of each circle. Next, sprinkle cinnamon over the apples.
    1 Can Apple pie filling, 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges with a fork.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350 degrees.
    1 Cup Vegetable oil
  • Fry the pies for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  • Remove the fried pies and let them cool slightly.
  • Sprinkle powdered sugar or brown sugar over the top.
    1 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar
  • Enjoy your delicious Southern Fried Pies!

Notes

Make sure that you flatten your dough. Dough that is on the thicker side can result in an undone inside.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American

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