# **Fried Apple Pie Balls: Golden, Gooey, and Cinnamon-Sugar Kissed** 🍎✨🔥
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert—**Fried Apple Pie Balls**! These bite-sized delights feature a **caramelized apple filling** wrapped in a **crispy donut-style shell**, rolled in **cinnamon-sugar magic**. Perfect for parties, holidays, or a cozy night in, they bring the nostalgic taste of apple pie in a fun, handheld form.
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## **📜 History & Inspiration**
Fried apple desserts trace back to **medieval Europe**, where fruits were encased in dough and fried. The concept evolved into **American apple fritters and hand pies**, popularized by fast-food chains. Our version combines **Dutch oliebollen (fried dough balls) and classic apple pie**, creating a **crunchy, gooey, spiced treat** that’s irresistible.
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## **🌿 Benefits**
✅ **Portable & Shareable** – Perfect for parties!
✅ **Customizable** – Add nuts, raisins, or even a cream cheese swirl.
✅ **Comfort Food Upgrade** – All the flavors of apple pie, but crispier!
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## **📝 Ingredients**
### **🍎 Caramelized Apple Filling**
– 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), finely diced
– 2 tbsp butter
– ¼ cup brown sugar
– 1 tsp cinnamon
– ½ tsp nutmeg
– 1 tbsp lemon juice
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 tbsp cornstarch (to thicken)
### **🥟 Dough Shell**
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 tbsp sugar
– 1 tsp baking powder
– ½ tsp salt
– ½ cup milk
– 1 egg
– 2 tbsp melted butter
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
### **🍂 Cinnamon-Sugar Coating**
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 1 tbsp cinnamon
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## **👩🍳 Instructions**
### **1. Make the Apple Filling**
– In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.
– Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
– Cook until apples soften (5-7 mins).
– Stir in vanilla and cornstarch; cook until thickened.
– Let cool completely.
### **2. Prepare the Dough**
– In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
– In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
– Combine wet & dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
– Roll dough into small balls (golf-ball size), flatten, add filling, and seal.
### **3. Fry to Golden Perfection**
– Heat oil to **350°F (175°C)**.
– Fry balls **2-3 mins per side** until golden brown.
– Drain on paper towels.
### **4. Cinnamon-Sugar Dusting**
– Roll warm balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
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## **⚡ Pro Tips**
🔹 **Chill the filling** to prevent leaks.
🔹 **Don’t overcrowd the oil**—fry in batches.
🔹 **Serve warm** with vanilla ice cream or caramel drizzle!
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## **🍏 Nutrition (Per Ball)**
– Calories: ~120
– Carbs: 18g
– Fat: 5g
– Protein: 2g
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## **💖 Why Lovers Adore This Recipe**
❤️ **Perfect for date nights** – Sweet, shareable, and romantic!
❤️ **Kids go crazy** for the fun, bite-sized treat.
❤️ **Holiday favorite** – Great for Thanksgiving & Christmas!
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## **🎉 Conclusion**
These **Fried Apple Pie Balls** are **crispy, gooey, and packed with spiced apple goodness**—a must-try for dessert lovers! Whether you’re hosting a party or craving something sweet, they’re **easy to make and impossible to resist**.
**🔥 Ready to fry up some magic?** Let us know how yours turn out! 🍎✨
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