Cooking Instructions:

Begin by peeling and dicing the apples into small pieces. In a saucepan, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a bit of butter (if desired) over medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture is well combined.

Reduce the heat, cover the saucepan, and allow the apples to cook for about 15 minutes or until they become softened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Once the apples are soft, uncover the saucepan and add the cornstarch. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let the apple filling cool before placing it in the refrigerator to chill.

While the filling cools, prepare your puff pastry or pie crust. Roll it out and cut it into rectangles or circles, depending on your desired shape for the pies.

Pipe or place a line of the chilled apple filling down the center of each piece of dough. Top with another piece of dough, pressing down the edges to seal them well. You can use a fork to crimp the edges for an added decorative touch.

Chill the assembled pies in the freezer for 1 hour to help them hold their shape during frying.

In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat neutral oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the pies to the oil, frying them until they're golden brown on both sides. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and drain on a wire rack.