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Healthy Copycat McDonald's Apple Pies

A lighter, crispier twist on the McDonald’s classic 🥧 - same warm, gooey apple filling, just TMN-ified with a golden crunch 🍎✨.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple dessert, apple recipe
Servings: 4 pies
Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 honeycrisp apples finely diced
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 30 ml table syrup
  • cinnamon to taste
  • 1.5 tsp cornstarch optional but makes it jammy
  • 4 rice paper sheets
  • 1 egg whisked with milk
  • ½ cup milk whisked with egg

Instructions

  • Add diced apples, water, syrup, and cinnamon to a pot. Cook on medium-high for 8-10 mins, until soft and slightly syrupy. Stir in cornstarch near the end.
  • Note: to avoid clumps, mix cornstarch in a little water to make a slurry and then add it in.
  • Whisk egg and milk together. Dip each rice paper in the egg–milk mixture. Add 1/4 of the apple filling, fold sides, and roll into a rectangle.
  • Air fry at 375°F (190C) for 13–14 mins, flipping halfway through until golden and crispy. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Apple varieties: Try Granny Smith apples for extra tang. You could also swap Gala or Fuji for extra sweetness. Additionally, try mixing a couple of varieties for a burst of flavor.
  • Sweeteners: If you don't have Lantic Natural Table Syrup, then feel free to use sweeteners such as maple syrup, agave, or honey instead. 
  • Spices: In addition to cinnamon, add a pinch of nutmeg, clove, and allspice. 
  • Wrappers: You could use phyllo dough or egg roll wrappers for this recipe in a pinch. 
  • Vegan: Make it vegan with a plant-based milk+oil instead of an egg-wash. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 pie | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 167IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg
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