Apple Pie Fries

April 05, 2015  /  Dana Schaeffer

I love apple pie and I LOVE fries. Sometimes making a big ol' apple pie isn't the easiest thing to do when you're really craving one so instead, make these EASY, quick fries instead! 

I once saw an article online with all different versions of "fries", one being apple pie fries. They all had different ways of making them, so I tried to make them as simple as possible. Now, homemade is always better, so its up to you how you want to make them but I have two versions, homemade and semi-homemade. It all depends really how fast you want them! ;) 

 @DanasDesserts

 @DanasDesserts

Homemade Apple Pie Filling - I'll give you the apple pie filling I made myself to make these "fries". I did take the easy way out and bought one pack of store-bought pie crust which there is nothing wrong with, it just speeds up the process. I do have a nice flaky crust I'm working on right now, so maybe I'll post that later! 

Ingredients: 

  • 1/4 cup of Flour
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar (light or dark) 
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 Lemon
  • 6 medium Apples (I use Granny Smith)

Directions: 

  1. Cut and peel apples. I usually cut mine in thin slices, especially for this recipe because I will be putting them in a food processor later. 
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and cinnamon together until blended. Take the juice of the one lemon and spread it over the cut apples. 
  3. Stir together the sugar and apples until completely covered. Afterwards, place in a greased baking pan (13"x 9") and place in 400* oven for 30 minutes or until the apples are soft when poking a fork through it. 
  4. Place apple pie filling (when cooled) in food processor to puree until big chunks are no longer visible. 

There is your homemade apple pie filling.

How to make the Apple Pie Fries are below...

EASY OPTION: 

  • 1 can of Apple Pie Filling
  • 1 box of Dough Pie Crusts (2 ct.)
  • 1 Egg (for egg wash) 
  • Sugar (white or sugar in the raw) 
  1. Lay out one pie crust on floured surface, with homemade or canned apple pie filling (that has been pureed in food processor), smooth over entire crust leaving an inch all around the outside to make crust. 
  2. With egg wash, brush on outer area of crust. 
  3. Place second crust dough on top of apple pie filling, fold over edges of dough to make the "crust" of the pie. 
  4. With a sharp pizza cutter or knife, cut into inch thick "fries" (some pie filling will ooze out, this is okay. Be very careful when spreading them over baking sheet (I use a spatula). Be sure to line pan with parchment paper.
  5. Gently brush egg wash over each "fry" then sprinkle with sugar or Sugar in the Raw (for sea salt look). 
  6. Bake in oven at 350* for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and firm. 
  7. Put on plate next to vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce for "ketchup" and there you have it! Enjoy! 

 

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