Description
These Baked Apple Pie Fries are a delightful twist on traditional apple pie, featuring a smooth apple cinnamon filling sandwiched between flaky shortcrust pastry strips and baked to golden perfection. Served with a luscious salted caramel dipping sauce, they make a perfect shareable dessert or snack that’s both fun and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Pie Fries
- 1 1/4 cups canned Apple Pie Filling (increase to 1 3/4 cups if using US refrigerated pie crust)
- 3 tbsp sugar (white, brown, or raw)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 2 sheets frozen shortcrust pastry (25cm/10″ square) (do not thaw) OR 14 oz refrigerated pie crust
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp sugar granules or ordinary sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
- Oil spray (for baking tray)
Salted Caramel Dipping Sauce
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (not whipped)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Place the canned apple pie filling, sugar, and cinnamon in a food processor and blend until smooth and well combined to create a flavorful apple cinnamon mixture.
- Assemble the Pastry: Working quickly to keep the pastry cold, lay one sheet of frozen shortcrust pastry on a flat surface. Spread the prepared apple filling evenly over it, leaving a thin border around the edges. Place the second sheet of pastry on top, then brush the surface with beaten egg wash and optionally sprinkle with sugar granules for extra crunch. Freeze the assembled pastry for at least one hour to set.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Tray: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Spray a large baking tray with oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Slice the Fries: Remove the pastry from the freezer and let it soften for 5 to 10 minutes until pliable but still firm enough to cut without cracking. Carefully slice the pastry into strips approximately 2cm (4/5″) wide and then cut across to create pieces around 8cm (3″) long, yielding 36 fries.
- Arrange for Baking: Transfer the sliced apple pie fries carefully onto the prepared baking tray in a single layer. Allow them to come to room temperature while the oven finishes preheating.
- Bake: Bake the fries in the preheated oven for 15 to 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crisp on top.
- Rest and Cool: Remove the fries from the oven and let them rest on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to prevent sogginess and maintain crispness.
- Make Salted Caramel Sauce: While the fries bake, combine caster sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook without stirring until the sugar dissolves and turns a deep amber color. Carefully whisk in heavy cream, salt, and butter until smooth and creamy. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Serve: Plate the warm apple pie fries alongside the salted caramel dipping sauce for a deliciously indulgent treat.
Notes
- If using refrigerated pie crust, increase apple pie filling to 1 3/4 cups to ensure enough filling coverage.
- You can choose any sugar for the filling—white, brown, or raw sugar all work well.
- Freezing the assembled pastry ensures the filling stays stable and the pastry holds its shape when cutting and baking.
- Baking time may vary depending on your oven; watch for a golden brown and crisp exterior.
- Do not allow the pie filling to defrost before baking as it can cause soggy pastry.
