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Step 1
Peel, core and chop the apples into small pieces. Melt the butter in a 10-12 inch fry pan. Cook the apples over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes or until soft. Sprinkle with brown sugar, sugar, and lemon juice while they cook. Stir with a wooden spoon occasionally, making sure they do not burn.
Step 2
Dissolve the cornstarch in about 1/4 cup of cold water. Stir to combine.
Step 3
Pour in the cornstarch mixture once they are almost done and let cook to thicken the apples and juice.
Step 4
Remove from the heat and add the cinnamon, nutmeg and stir to combine. Let the pie filling cool completely.
Step 5
Roll out your biscuit dough or pie crust on a lightly floured surface, into 4-6 inch ovals, about 1/8-1/4-inch thick.
Step 6
Scoop about 1 tablespoon or so of the cooled pie filing in the center of each round.
Step 7
Fold over, lightly press down on the filling and the edges. (Lightly wet edges with water, using your fingertip if needed) Crimp the edges of the dough with a floured fork.
Step 8
Or cover the sheet pan loosely with plastic wrap and place into the freezer for later use.
Step 9
Place uncooked pies on a half-sheet pan which is lined with parchment paper. Place the entire tray into the refrigerator while the oil heats.
Step 10
Fill a fry pan with about 2-3 inches of canola oil. Heat the oil until very hot (about 370 to 375 degrees F).
Step 11
Place only a few hand pies in the hot oil at a time, as to not overcrowd the pan or let the oil cool. Fry until they are brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 12
Remove from the hot oil and let drain on paper towels on a half-sheet pan. Sprinkle with granulated sugar or dust with powdered sugar while they are still warm.
Step 13
Or drizzle each hand pie with a simple glaze. Let dry slightly before handling.
Step 14
These are best served warm. Delicious served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with warm caramel sauce.