How to make a McDonald's Apple Pie - Copycat McDonald's Apple Pie

Hi, this is my version of the classic McDonald’s fried apple pie. You can use pie crust or puff pastry for this recipe.
Ingredients:
1 apple
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Lemon zest (optional)
Vegetable oil
Puff pastry or pie crust
1 tsp cornstarch (optional)
1 Tbs hot water (optional)
Extra sugar (optional)

Method:
Peal and chop the apples into squares. I then let the apples soak in a bowl of water with a Tbs of lemon juice to help keep the color. Drain apples then pour them into a fry pan and add the sugar, spices, and butter. I also added some lemon zest which is total optional. Cook until tender, for around 10 minutes, then let the apple filling cool. If you want the apples to have a gooey syrup, while cooking them, dissolve the cornstarch in a Tbs of hot water then mix the it into the apple mixture. Add a bit more sugar to the filling to form a thick syrup.

An apple pie is 11cm x 5cm so take that into consideration when cutting the shape out of the pastry to pie crust. Lay the pastry on parchment paper then cover one side with apples filling. Brush the edges with water before folding the top half over, then crimp the edges with a fork to firmly seal the filling inside.

Freeze until needed.

Fry the frozen apple pie in oil (350°F) for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, flipping it halfway so both sides are golden brown..

Enjoy!

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[bloxygigi]

love how simple yet identical this is to the mcdonald's one! some people do too much. can't go wrong with this one :)

[ScottALanter]

I remember when McDonald's abandoned the deep-fried apple pies for the "improved" baked crap they have today. McDonald's claimed it was due to concerns by the public. I've always questioned how the same health-conscious "public" was concerned about deep-frying an apple pie, yet, completely overlooked deep-frying a potato. I have always maintained that McDonald's simply blamed the public when the true reason was to free up space in their deep fryers for more fries. I had one baked pie since McDonald's switched in the 90's and that was enough for me. It was crap then. And, from what I'm told by friends, it's crap now.

[KindCountsDeb]

Well, you picked a perfect recipe to gather viewers !! When McD changed to the baked pie, I was devastated 😩and actually googled and there was a site that told you where you could still find them, as some McD's still did it. But now there are fewer or maybe even none. But You have given us the gift !! Thank You ! A very cool and interesting tutorial. Love your set up to fry as well. Nice view !

[p.j.d.]

I wondered how they got the crust so bubbly, thanks for letting us know it was puff pastry. Jack's family restaurant (fast food) make these kind of pies, they used to make a peach pie which was delicious but now they have one that is an apple pie, a strawberry cheesecake, and a cherry

[MoneyManMitch]

Just went to an orchard today with my grandma and picked a bunch of apples off the trees. Sweet fresh apples so good

[awesomegrandma]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I miss the original fearless pie here in America. These baked ones stink. You rock!! Plus, yours looks better. 😂

[tomokotomoko]

When you make the filling, I bet it smells so good! 😊　Love the apple pie! ♡ Thank you, copycat!

[marcori]

Oh wow, never thought they would be that easy to duplicate!! I was shocked (in a great way) a few years ago in Maui when I realized the McDonald’s there still serve them, brought back my childhood!! Unfortunately it’s a bit far to go for a snack!! Lol. Thanks for duplicating them, can’t wait to try your version!! Looks dead on…. Probably healthier also!! 💪👍

[GSCannon]

I came back to your Mickey D’s hot apple pies because IMO yours is the best out there! I am making these right now! Thank you 🥰

[teresamiller]

I thought the crust would be the hardest piece to recreate because of all the bubbles on top of crust. but its actually the easiest.

[GSCannon]

You hit the nail on the head looks perfect I’m trying it your way! Thank you. 🥰

[lunafoxy]

you sooo much i was craving it for long time and they don’t sell it in my country right now how bad, i will try it 🍎🖤

[Ryansacrobat]

You are brilliant! I like the shot angles you use too! I bet that smells amazing when you're cooking it!

[burton]

They stopped selling these in Spain several years ago. Oh God, how I miss them! ToT

[DINOJERKKIN]

Definitely going to make these soon. I remember the first time I had one of the "new" baked ones and thought wtf is this garbage. Much better fried :). If I'm going to McDonald's I don't care about it being better for me haha

[alienspaceghost]

Hi Arran. Now that's a tasty bur.... Apple pie. Nice and greasy, fat is flavour! Here in Holland we have the appelbeignet (apple beignet). It's also deep-fried puff pastry with apple, almond paste and cinnamon in it. It's traditionally eaten on new years eve.

[monilove]

Looks yummy 😋 thanks you gave me an idea.

[CMZIEBARTH]

Very nice strainer plate to put them onto.

[aurora_skonyt]

It actually looks better than the mcdonalds one itself

[qrstwave]

Could you post the recipe for its pastry please. Thanks for this vid. 💓