I'm trying to figure out to make an apple pie like KFC/McDonalds, something crispy and delicious, such as one of these:
(above – McDonald's Apple Pie)
(above – KFC Apple Pie)
I do not want the consistency of a typical homemade or store-bought apple pie, such as the one below:
What is the difference between the first two pies and the last? What do I need to know in order to make the crisp, gooey pies in the first two photos?
Best Answer
McDonald's' et al pies are essentially fried pies, a feature of Southern US cooking, adapted for cooking in fast food facilities. A Google search for 'fried apple pie recipes' turns up plenty of results. Try this:
http://southernfood.about.com/od/apples/r/bl90416c.htm