This is my other passion, baking, well in this case it's frying. :lol: My wonderful MIL makes these and she has graciously given me her recipe. This is not a quick dessert, but it is so worth all the trouble. I start the day before by doing a little prep, peeling the apples and faux- drying them. What is faux drying you ask, well.. it's simple really. Peel a 3 pound bag of apples; yellow delicious, Fiji , Gala or a mixture.Dice and then stir in 1 cup of sugar or substitute and 1 T. of vinegar, cover and let set out overnight( refrigerate if using substitute), stirring occasionally. I also make my dough the night before.
The next morning mix:
2- T cornstarch and 1/8 cup water together. cut up half a stick of butter , add to apples and cook in micorwave for approx 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool to room temp or chill in fridge.


Fried Pie Dough
5- cups of all-purpose flour
3- eggs
1- can (12oz) of Evaporated milk * Note* not condensed milk
3/4 - cup of shortning
A pinch of salt
Oil for frying

Cut shortning into flour in large bowl, set aside, wisk Evap. milk and eggs & salt together, . Make a well in center of flour mixture, add milk and egg mix. Fold from sides to middle until it turns away from the sides , cover and chill.

Whew, tired yet? Well, keep going , I'm telling you its worth it!


The next day roll out your dough( I use a heavy marble rolling pin)very thin, where you can almost see thru it. About the same thickness as 5 sheets of copier paper. Decide your size, I use the lid to my tea maker to cut it out. Place desired amount of apples off center slightly, brush half of dough edge with water, fold over and crimp with a fork dipped in flour. Fry at 350 degrees till golden brown. I use an eletric skillet with about 1 1/2 inches of oil. Stand back while they disappear! Some folks at church will just about take your arm off for them.And the teachers love me, when I leave goodie bags in their cubbies at school. Enjoy!

Sorry it is so long.

thanks for the recipe, yummy

Dont you sprinkle yours with sugar?You can use powdered or granulated

Ohhhhh! Those look so delicious! Who can resist a fried apple pie?

Oh those look good. I make fried pies, too and yes, everyone wants them. WIsh I had one right now!!!!!!!! Yours or mine.

Thank you for sharing! Sounds so good.

Thanks for the recipe, I love fried pies!

that look just like the way me and my dad made them when i was a kid. thanks for bringing back some wonderful memories. ill be making some this weekend. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

thanks for the recipe.want to try them soon.

My Dear MIL used to make these only she used cooked dried apricots. They were so good.

I always have trouble keeping mine sealed.

No calories in these fried pies. Thanks for the recipe.

Small or large can of evap. milk???

I was wondering the same thing :hunf:

:oops: :oops: :oops: Sorry about that. It is a large or 12oz. can of evaporated milk. :-)

They look delicious! Thanks for sharing!

They look delicious! Thanks for sharing!

I'm gaining weight just looking at them. Thanks for the great recipe.

THANK YOU!!! I just got a peck of apples - now I know what I'm going to do with them! Yummy

Oh, those would go so well with my cup of coffee right now!
Thank you for sharing the recipe with us.

Sounds yummy

for shortening do you use margarine or Crisco?

Thanks for the recipe. I make a lot of pies, but have never
triedd the fried pies. I have found anything you make that
is time consuming is usually well worth it. I'm anxious to
make them.

My MIL and my husband use to make these all the time. Needless to say I could never get enough. They have both passed away and I had forgotten about the fried pies and how much I loved them. I am so glad you posted the directions.Thank You

A couple of questions. And yes, I know they wouldn't be "fried" pies but have you ever tried baking these? If so with what results?
Ever add any cinnamon to the filling?
My DH loves fried pies but asked if they could be baked instead.
Ann in TN

Yes, they bake up very nicely, just turn them so that both sides get nice and brown. :oops: :oops: Yes, another thing I forgot to add,it is optional though. I use 1/4 teaspoon to the 3lb. bag of apples.

Isn't it amazing how many memories we have that are tied to food. :-D

I use Crisco,there is also a butter flavored . With real butter , its fries up a little different, I have used both together in a batch, came out nice too.

So glad that everyone is enjoying this recipe. I want to add that any filling works great. Over the years I have tried all kinds. Some of my favorites are cinnamon, chocolate, sweet potato, strawberry , fig and blueberry. I have even made pecan pie fried pies , yummy but oh, so rich. I guess the skies the limit or as we say whatever melts your butter. I fried another 30 today(apple & cinnamon) and made chocolate oatmeal no-bake cookies for my DD's teachers and Principal and office staff.Next week I'm making Honeybun cake for my boys teachers and office staff.I love this time of year for both baking and of course quilting. Happy baking, frying :thumbup:

Oh, does this bring back memories. My Mother use to make fried pies with the apples from the tree next to our house.

Can you please post your recipe for the sweet potato filling? We have a bumper crop this year and I am always looking for ways to use them.
Thanks, Ann in TN

I'd like to know the chocolate filling.

My dear gm used to make these with the apricot or peach filling, then she would make the chocolate ones for me.

I know she used cocoa, sugar and evaporated milk. I don't know what else...Can anybody help me there?

Could you use canned fruit filling...Someone gave me a few cans and don't know what to do with them?

My mother use to make them only she saved bacon greese to fry them she got the recipe in SD in the 50's

yes, you can use canned filling. Just use a heaping tablespoon in each pie

Those look delicious

Thank u for the receipe cant wait to try it....

Do you chop or cook the apples before putting them inside the dough?

The Amish around where I live bake theirs and they are very tasty with a flaky crust. Yumm

Sounds and looks so Goooooooooood!!! I went apple picking Friday at a local farm in Mass. I picket twenty pounds of apples. After my DH and I finishes my "Homestyle Apple Pie" which has three pounds of apples and one cup chopped dried apricots, I'll try the fried apple pie.