Y’all, let me tell you about my absolute favorite midnight craving that’ll have you sneaking to the kitchen at 2 AM – Southern Fried Apple Hand Pies! This recipe has been passed down through generations in my family, and honey, it’s about to become your new guilty pleasure.
Listen, we’ve all been there – tossing and turning in bed, thinking about something sweet and comforting. These hand pies are like a warm hug from your grandma, but with a crispy, flaky twist that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance!
What You’ll Need (because I know you’re already heading to the kitchen):
– 2 cups self-rising flour (store-bought is fine, I won’t judge)
– 1/4 cup cold butter
– 1/2 cup cold shortening
– Ice-cold buttermilk
– 3 Granny Smith apples, diced
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
– Pinch of salt
– Oil for frying
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Let’s get cooking, sugar:
1. First, let’s make that heavenly crust. Mix your flour with the cold butter and shortening until it looks like coarse crumbs. Add just enough buttermilk to make it come together. Trust your instincts here – we’re not making soup!
1. While your dough is chilling in the fridge (about 30 minutes), let’s work on that filling. Mix those diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The smell alone will have your whole household wandering into the kitchen!
1. Roll out your dough (not too thin, honey – we want these pies sturdy enough to hold all that goodness), and cut into 5-inch circles. I use a bowl because who has time to find that perfect cookie cutter at midnight?
1. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle, fold over, and seal with a fork. Don’t be shy with that sealing – we don’t want any filling escaping during frying!
1. Heat your oil to 350°F (if you drop a small piece of dough in and it sizzles, you’re good to go), and fry these babies until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Pro tip: Dust them with powdered sugar while they’re still warm. Trust me on this one!
Y’all, these hand pies are so good, they might just become your new favorite midnight therapy session. They’re perfect for those times when you need something sweet but want to feel fancy about it. Plus, they’re portable – not that you’ll want to share!
If you’ve made it this far and your mouth isn’t watering, I don’t know what to tell you! Don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more delicious recipes that’ll make your Southern heart sing. And please, please, pretty please with a cherry on top, drop a comment below telling me how these turned out for you! Did you add your own twist? Did your family fight over the last one? I want to hear all about it!
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got some hand pies calling my name from the kitchen. Don’t worry about the calories – we’ll count them tomorrow! 😉
