What would make an elderly shut-in super happy this week? How about a care basket with handmade treats from your kitchen? Something warm and delicious, something that could be stored in the freezer and easily reheated?
How about fried apple pie? (or any flavor of pie filling that you prefer.)
This week, I started making freezer meals and treats, both to eat and to share. These "cheater pies" aren't as good as the ones made from scratch, but they are still a welcome treat on a chilly day. They pair up well with breakfast foods such as eggs and bacon, but they can stand alone with a nice cup of coffee too.
The great thing about these little pies (also called hand pies) is that they are small. That makes them less overwhelming for a person with little appetite.
If you would like to make some for yourself, or a few (or a dozen) to share with someone special, here is the recipe.
Fried Apple Pies
- One 20 oz. can of apple pie filling
- Two cans of canned biscuits
- Powdered sugar (optional)
- Cinnamon (optional)
1. Lightly dust a cookie sheet with cornstarch or flour. Press each biscuit out into a thin circle, on the cornstarch.
2. Personally, I run the apple pie filling through the food processor to make the apples finer for these tiny pies. That is optional, but it does make filling them much easier.
3. Once your biscuits are pressed thin, add a tablespoon of filling to the center of each. Sprinkle a little cinnamon on each (if desired), then fold the edge of the biscuit over to form a crescent.
4. Press the edge with a fork to seal and make that frilly pie edge.
5. In a skillet, heat up cooking oil or melted butter. When it is good and hot, lay your pies in the skillet, a few at a time. They will start to puff immediately.
6. Flip pies when the bottoms are golden like pancakes.
7. When both sides are golden, move to a plate and drain on a paper towel. Dust with powdered sugar if wanted.
(Left over pie filling can be eaten on top of the pies as a little extra goodness.)
To freeze: Allow pies to cool. Wrap each pie in two layers of plastic wrap, then place all the wrapped pies in a freezer bag.
To reheat: wrap in a damp paper towel and warm in microwave oven for about 30 seconds (time depends on your oven), or place in a toaster oven (without a paper towel, of course) until warm.
Like any pies, you can make your own pie filling if you prefer. You can also use frozen pie crust or make your own from scratch. The recipe above makes thicker, breadier pies with just a little sweetness in the middle.
Other ideas:
- Use any combination of fruits or fillings.
- Spread tops of pies with a little peanut butter before eating
- Drizzle pies with icing once cooled.
Hopefully, you will enjoy this recipe and want to share. These are easy enough that kids can help too!
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