Apple-Filled Funnel Cake Pastries

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Step 1

Combin fresh apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a small saucepan over high heat. Stir constantly as it comes to a boil, then let it cook for about 8 minutes until the apples soften. Mix in the dried apples and set the filling aside to cool completely.

Step 2

While the filling cools, take the chilled dough out and let it sit for about 30 minutes to warm up a bit. Lightly flour your work surface and roll the dough into a rectangle roughly 12 by 16 inches, about 1/8-inch thick. Cut out twelve 4-inch circles.

Step 3

Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the apple filling onto the center of one dough circle. Carefully fold it in half, making sure the filling stays inside, then press the edges together. Use a floured fork to crimp the edges well so nothing leaks out. Repeat this with the remaining dough and filling.

Step 4

Heat about an inch of oil in a heavy skillet (cast iron works great) to 350°F. Working in batches of three, gently slide the pastries into the hot oil. Fry them for around 3 minutes, turning every 30 seconds so they brown evenly and don’t burn. When they’re golden and crispy, remove them and drain on paper towels.

Step 5

Let the pastries cool for a few minutes before dusting them generously with powdered sugar. Enjoy!