Fried Apple Pie Rolls

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In this healthy take on apple pie, egg roll wrappers stand in for pie crust, saving you calories and the headache of rolling out dough. We like to use Granny Smith apples because they hold their shape and provide tart balance to the sweet filling. Try dipping these handheld crispy treats in whipped cream.

Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 5 cups diced peeled Granny Smith apples (about 4 medium)

  • 4 tablespoons sugar, divided

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided

  • Pinch of ground nutmeg

  • Pinch of salt

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

  • 8 egg roll wrappers

  • 4 teaspoons coconut oil

Directions

  1. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until just starting to brown. Add apples, 3 tablespoons sugar, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add flour and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.

  2. Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean work surface with one corner facing you. Lightly brush the edges with water. Place about 1/3 cup of the apple filling in the center. Fold both sides of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the bottom corner and roll up as tightly as possible. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling. Clean and dry the pan.

  3. Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a shallow dish and place near the stove. Heat oil in the pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the rolls and cook, turning frequently, until golden brown on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes total. Dredge the hot rolls in the cinnamon-sugar.

    Fried Apple Pie Rolls

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 2, individually wrap and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before finishing with Step 3.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2016

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

207 Calories
6g Fat
35g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 roll
Calories 207
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 4g 7%
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Vitamin A 163IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Folate 48mcg 12%
Sodium 202mg 9%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Magnesium 10mg 2%
Potassium 113mg 2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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