McDonald's Apple Pie Copycat Recipe
McDonald’s fried apple pies are crisp, flaky hand pies filled with warm spiced apples. This copycat version uses puff pastry for easy layers, a two-apple filling for balanced sweet-tart flavor, and a quick fry at 350°F for the classic golden crust.
Servings 8
Calories 417kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Granny Smith apple
- 1 red apple
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 sheets puff pastry cut into 8 inch squares
Instructions
- Defrost the puff pastry according to package directions.
- Dice apples into small pieces and place apples in a pot over medium heat.
- To the pot add butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and salt.
- Cook apples for about 10 to 12 minutes or until the apples are softened.
- Cut puff pastry into 8 squares.
- Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of cooked apples onto one side of each one of the squares.
- Brush water on the edge of each one of the squares and fold the squares over on each other. Use a fork to crimp the edges together.
- Add enough oil to a large pot or deep fryer to cover the bottom 3 inches.
- Heat oil until 350 degrees. The oil will be ready when you drop a small piece of dough in the oil and it cooks rapidly.
- Cook pies 2 at a time, for about 1 minute on each side.
- Remove pies when both sides are golden brown.
- Place fried pies on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- If you want to keep the pies warm, hold them in a 200-degree oven until you are ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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