mcdonald's fried apple pie recipe

Oh boy, do I have a treat for you today! We’re talking about the one and only McDonald’s fried apple pie. Who doesn’t love a good apple pie, am I right?

First things first: the crust

Now, you want to make sure you have the perfect crust for your fried apple pie. You’ll need:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, cold
• 1/4 cup ice water

Mix the flour, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Add in the butter and shortening and mix until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Slowly add in the ice water and mix until the dough comes together. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disc, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Next up: the filling

Of course, the most important part of the fried apple pie is the delicious apple filling. Here’s what you’ll need:

• 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl until the apples are coated. Set aside.

Putting it all together

Now comes the fun part: assembling the fried apple pies! Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Vegetable oil, for frying

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out one disc of dough on a lightly floured surface until it’s about 1/8 inch thick. Use a 4 inch round cutter to cut out as many circles as you can. Re-roll the scraps and cut out more circles. Repeat with the second disc of dough.
3. Place a heaping tablespoon of apple filling on one half of each circle, leaving about 1/4 inch of space around the edge. Fold the other half of the circle over the filling and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
4. Whisk together the beaten egg and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl. Brush the tops of the pies with the egg wash.
5. Mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over the tops of the pies.
6. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the pies in the hot oil until they’re golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
7. Transfer the fried apple pies to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
8. Serve warm.

Enjoy your homemade McDonald’s fried apple pies!

Now, don’t forget to snap a photo of your delicious creation and share it with all your friends. They’re going to be so jealous of your culinary skills!

But wait, there’s more! I found another recipe for McDonald’s fried apple pies that I just had to share with you. This one is a little simpler, but just as delicious.

The easy version

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
• 1 can apple pie filling
• Vegetable oil, for frying

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out the pie crusts on a lightly floured surface until they’re about 1/8 inch thick. Use a 4 inch round cutter to cut out as many circles as you can.
3. Place a heaping tablespoon of apple pie filling on one half of each circle, leaving about 1/4 inch of space around the edge. Fold the other half of the circle over the filling and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
4. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the pies in the hot oil until they’re golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
5. Transfer the fried apple pies to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
6. Serve warm.

See, it’s almost too easy! Go ahead and give both recipes a try and let me know which one you like better. Happy cooking!