Homemade Apple Pie Recipes

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 cups peeled, cored, diced tart apples
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar (depending on sweetness of apples)
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 6 to 8 cups vegetable oil
• 3 prepared pie crusts discs
• A pinch ofConfectioners sugar

PREPARATION:

1. Place apples in a medium saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a low boil. Cook about 4 minutes or until apples are soft (but not mushy), stirring occasionally. Drain and place apples in a bowl.
2. Stir together juices, sugar and cornstarch until well blended in a saucepan. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Fold in apples. Cook about 3 minutes or until liquid becomes thick and clear.
3. Add oil to a depth of 5 or 6 inches to a heavy pot. Heat to 350F.
4. Roll and cut pie dough into 8 to 10 (6-inch) circles. Spoon 1/4 cup filling on one side of each dough circle. Fold dough over to cover filling. Pinch edges to seal.
5. Place two or three pies into oil. Fry 7 to 8 minutes per side, maintaining oil at 350 degrees farenheit temperature. Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with confectioners sugar sprinkled on top. Serves 8 to 10.

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