Baked & Fried Apple Pies

Instructions

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   This is a very simple, yet effective recipe you can do with family and friends snuggled up inside on a holiday weekend with a warm cup of hot cocoa and possibly a cliche pet nearby watching?

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   Peal and chop your apples into squares. Pour into a saucepan and add in your sugar, spices, and butter. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes, and allow to cool.

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   Using a straight edge or a tape measure, cut pie dough or puff pastry using a pizza pie cutter into 4.75" x 4.75" squares for the exact measurements of a McDonalds Apple Pie. Fill with 2-3 tablespoons of apple filling. Brush the edges with water before folding to bind better and crimp the edges with a fork to firmly close.

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   Option A: Fry Puff Pastry or Pie Crust @ 350°F for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, flipping halfway in between, and then enjoy.

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   Option B: Bake Puff Pastry or Pie Crust @ 450°F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

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   Verdict: Baked or Fried?

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   The Puff Pastry & The Pie Crust both had better results deep frying. But is that really a surprise?

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   The deep fryer oil gives them a more solid, but flaky crust perfect for holding in your hand and taking a bite out of.

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   For a healthier, less desirable method, baking will work. But even though you're not as happy eating the baked version, you can live to be not as happy longer!