I decided to pick more of the June Apples in my backyard today. By the end of July there are more on the ground than on the trees and I hated the thoughts of those fresh apples going to waste. By the first of August I have normally frozen a couple dozen quart bags to make sure we have lots of tasty treats throughout the long winter months.
My mouth was already watering; thinking about the fried apple pies that my grandmother used to make here on this old farm. Picked from these same old apple trees.
My grandmother, grandfather, as well as my mother all had some wonderful family recipes that I hope to share here at some point. Today I chose to share my grandmother's fried apple pies.
Now keep in mind there was a time many years ago that she would make her own dough, but by the 1970's she decided taking a little shortcut every now and then wasn't such a bad idea. And it didn't take away from the tart, but sugary goodness of those pies.
INGREDIENTS:
- 8 - 10 fresh sliced apples with the peel
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 can (10 ounces) refrigerated flaky biscuits
- vegetable oil, for frying
PREPARATION:
Combine apples, water, and butter in saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat and let cool, mashing slightly if pieces are large. Stir in sugar and set mixture aside.Roll each biscuit into a 5-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
Place about 2 tablespoons apple mixture on half of each biscuit circle. To seal pies, dip fingers in water and moisten edges of circles. Fold in half, making sure edges are even. Using a fork dipped in flour, press edges firmly together to seal. Pour oil to a depth of 1/2 inch into a cast iron
skillet, or use deep fryer. Fry pies in hot oil (370°) over medium-high heat golden, turning once. Drain well on paper towels.Be sure to save some brown sugar to sprinkle on the top as soon as they hit the plate. YuMmy!
Makes 10 little pies.
We enjoyed our pies as we sat on the porch and watched the sun go down behind the barn and silo. There was a gentle breeze and the slight pink in the distance reminds us that tomorrow will bring better weather.
Good night!
