Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 4-6 tablespoons ice water
  • 3 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Instructions:

  1. Combine flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
  2. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.
  4. Form into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, mix diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and melted butter. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
  6. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into circles using a pastry cutter or plate as a guide.
  7. Place a spoonful of apple filling on one half of each dough circle. Fold the other half over and seal the edges with a fork.
  8. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the pies until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on a cooling rack.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve warm.