1-First, tackle the filling: Combine the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes until juices form, then mix the cider and cornstarch into a slurry, stir it in, and cook on high for 3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and set it aside to cool a bit it’s like watching magic happen in the pan!

2-Next, for the dough: Cut the butter into the sifted flour until you get pea-sized pieces. Whisk the egg yolks with salt, gradually stir in the hot milk, and then mix everything into the flour to form a dough. Knead it gently on parchment paper for 1 minute to keep it nice and tender. Roll it out and let’s assemble these beauties.

3-Putting It All Together: Divide the dough into 6 balls and roll each one into a 6-inch circle. Add 2 tablespoons of filling to each, fold them over, and pinch the edges closed if they don’t seal well, moisten with a little water. Heat your oil to 350°F, fry the pies one at a time for 2 3 minutes per side until they’re golden brown, and drain on paper towels.

4-Finish with the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk, then brush it onto the warm pies. Let it dry between coats and add a second one if you want extra sweetness. The whole process, from prep to plate, takes about 1 hour 45 minutes, with 1 hour prep, 40 minutes cooking, and 5 minutes for glazing. It’s quicker than you think, and the results are worth every second!