| In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Fried Apple Pies. I also refer to these as Baked Apple Turnovers, since I baked them in the oven, instead of frying them on the stove. I had a fried apple pie for lunch on our field trip to Evans Orchard, and I thought you might like to see how you can make a similar fruit dessert. (Note: You may use any fruit that you like for pies; it doesn't have to be apples. You may also make these any size that you like!) Ingredients: 4 fresh, firm Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced (You may use any tart, firm apples. This will make enough apple mixture for about 4 dozen 3 ½-inch apple turnovers.) Pre-made refrigerated pie crust circles (Each pre-made pie crust circle will make nine 3 ½-inch turnovers. Or, you may use homemade pie crust dough of your choice.) ½ cup water ½ cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice Betty's All Purpose Sugar Glaze (from a previous video) Place 4 peeled, sliced apples in a medium-sized saucepan with about ½ cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain well, if the water has not already been absorbed. Mash slightly with a potato masher, leaving some apple pieces in the mixture. Measure 2 1/3 cups apples, reserving remaining apples for other uses. Combine 2 1/3 cups apples, ½ cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon allspice, stirring well. Let cool before forming the apple turnovers. When ready to assemble your apple turnovers, unroll a pre-made pie crust, making a ... |
