Epicurious Fried Apple Pies Recipe

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Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 38g per serving. The amount is risky for the keto diet, but still keto-friendly. Your eating options afterward may be limited, so take anticipated meal consumptions into consideration.

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Keto & Health Insights for Epicurious Fried Apple Pies Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 38g per serving. This food is risky for the keto diet (it's above the standard keto diet guidelines) but it's still keto-friendly. Consuming this item may limit your ability to eat more foods that contain carbs. Take into consideration whether you intend to consume additional meals or what you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food contains trans fat, a type of fat that's considered extremely unhealthy. Trans-fatty acids elevate bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol. And increases the likelihood for heart disease, strokes, and Type 2 diabetes. The FDA has mostly banned high amounts of trans-fatty acids in prepared foods, but you can still find trans fat quantities on food labels. Especially for most fast-food meals. Learn more about unhealthy fats.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Epicurious Fried Apple Pies Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12 servings   ( 149 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 360
Total Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 23mg
Sodium: 199mg
Total Carbohydrates: 40g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 18g
Protein: 3g
Calcium: 45mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 145mg Vitamin A: 31mcg
Vitamin C: 1mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening (preferably trans-fat-free), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 4 to 5 tablespoons ice water
  • 4 1/2 ounces unsulfured dried apples (2 cups)
  • 2 cups unfiltered apple cider
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • About 2 quarts vegetable oil
  • Confectioners sugar for dusting
  • Equipment: a deep-fat thermometer

Instructions

Visit Epicurious's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)