Description
Swirling classic apple pie flavors into a crispy egg roll wrapper brings delightful comfort straight from your kitchen. Warm cinnamon-spiced apples nestled in a golden, crunchy shell make this dessert a perfect sweet treat for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling:
- 3 apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Assembly and Frying:
- 10–12 egg roll wrappers
- 1 egg
- Vegetable oil
Serving and Garnish:
- Powdered sugar
- Caramel sauce
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, creating a smooth cooking surface for the apples.
- Add 3 diced medium apples, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice to the skillet, ensuring each apple piece gets coated with the sweet spice mixture.
- Cook the apple mixture for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until your apples soften but maintain a slight firmness.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of flour over the apple mixture, stirring to help thicken the filling and create a smooth consistency.
- Remove the skillet from heat and fold in ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, allowing the filling to cool slightly.
- Place an egg roll wrapper on your work surface, positioning it like a diamond shape with a point facing you.
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of the apple filling directly into the center of the wrapper, keeping the mixture compact.
- Lift the bottom point of the wrapper and fold it snugly over the filling, creating a tight base.
- Fold the side corners inward, pressing them against the filling to secure the edges.
- Brush the top corner with beaten egg, then roll the wrapper tightly to create a sealed parcel.
- Repeat the wrapping process with remaining wrappers and filling until all egg rolls are assembled.
- Pour 2 inches of vegetable oil into a pot and heat to exactly 350°F, using a cooking thermometer for precision.
- Carefully slide 2-3 egg rolls into the hot oil, frying for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn a deep golden brown.
- Transfer the crispy egg rolls to paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain completely.
- Dust the egg rolls with powdered sugar and serve warm with caramel sauce or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent touch.
Notes
- Always let the apple filling cool completely to prevent soggy wrappers and ensure clean rolling.
- When sealing egg rolls, press edges firmly and use egg wash as “glue” to prevent them from opening during frying.
- Test oil temperature with a small piece of wrapper to confirm it sizzles immediately but doesn’t burn too quickly.
- For a healthier version, bake egg rolls at 425°F for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway, and spray with cooking spray for extra crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg