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Apple Pie Egg Rolls

Apple pie egg rolls deliver a golden-brown, crunchy wrapper packed with caramelized spiced apples. Cook the apple filling until thick, cool completely, then fry to a deeply golden color and coat in cinnamon sugar.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For apple filling
  • 4 apples Peeled and finely diced.
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp allspice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 12 egg roll wrappers
  • 1 egg Beaten for sealing.
  • 1 vegetable oil For frying.
For coating and serving
  • 0.25 cup sugar For cinnamon sugar coating.
  • 1 tsp cinnamon For cinnamon sugar coating.
  • 1 caramel sauce For dipping.

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Make the apple filling
  1. Cook the apples with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cornstarch in a Dutch oven over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until softened and thickened, stirring often as the juices reduce. The mixture should look glossy and hold together when stirred.
  2. Cool the apple filling completely before assembling the egg rolls so the wrappers don’t soften or burst during frying.
Assemble the egg rolls
  1. Place 2-3 tablespoons of apple filling in the center of each egg roll wrapper. Keep a border around the edges for easier sealing.
  2. Fold the sides over and roll tightly, keeping the filling contained. Press along the seam to keep it from opening.
  3. Seal the rolled egg roll with beaten egg along the final edge. Let the seam set briefly so it sticks securely.
Fry and coat
  1. Heat vegetable oil to 350F in the Dutch oven, maintaining the temperature as you fry. The oil should shimmer lightly when ready.
  2. Fry the egg rolls for 2-3 minutes per side until deeply golden, turning once. The wrappers should be crisp and evenly browned.
  3. Drain the egg rolls on paper towels and immediately roll them in cinnamon sugar while hot. The coating should cling to the surface.
Serve
  1. Serve the apple pie egg rolls with caramel sauce for dipping. Add extra caramel as desired.

Notes

Pro tip: cool the apple filling completely before filling and sealing so the egg roll wrappers stay crisp. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days; reheat in a 350F oven for 8-10 minutes to regain crunch. Freezing is not recommended because fried wrappers lose texture. For a lighter swap, use a reduced-sugar caramel sauce and consider using an allulose or sugar substitute for the cinnamon sugar coating.