Nutrition

Apple Pie Egg Roll – (Crispy and delicious recipe!)

Homemade apple pie egg rolls with warm apple filling and crispy golden crust are easy to make and so delicious!

Apple Pie Egg Rolls with Vanilla Ice Cream

Why You’ll Love These Apple Pie Egg Rolls

The recipe can be fried or baked in the oven, as desired.
you need Just 6 ingredients For charging the Pi. And dessert egg rolls can be prepared quickly and simply in your kitchen without the need for a fancy fryer.
It tastes exactly like the famous Panda Express Apple Pie Roll. Sweet cinnamon apples in every bite Perfect crunchy texture.
A fun and delicious twist on the traditional apple pie, topped with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream and a swirl of caramel sauce.

Our readers also love this applesauce cake.

Step-by-step recipe video

(The recipe calls for 10 apple egg rolls. I only got 8 in the video because my family kept eating the fillings. Cinnamon apples are so delicious they’re hard to stay away from!)

Apple Roll Ingredients

apologize – For the optimal balance of soft and crunchy, choose a variety of apples that tolerate high heat. Options that work well include Honeycrisp, Gala, Granny Smith, Fuji, or Pink Lady. Avoid Red Delicious to avoid dull results.

3 cups of chopped apples equals 3 large apples or 4 small apples.

Egg roll wrapper – You can make your own homemade egg roll wrappers from scratch using flour, water, and salt. However, it’s quicker and easier to simply buy a package at the grocery store.

For vegan apple egg rolls, look for wrappers that don’t contain egg or milk, such as Dynasty, Twin Dragon or Nasoya.

If desired, replace the egg roll wrappers with gluten-free or low-carb tortillas.

Sweetener – This can be traditional white or brown sugar, sugar-free monk fruit or an equal amount of stevia as sugar, or a liquid sweetener such as pure maple syrup or honey.

cinnamon – 3/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon adds natural sweetness to apples without adding sugar. To enhance the flavor of your apple pie, stir in an eighth of a teaspoon of ground nutmeg (optional) or a few cloves.

Lemon juice – The tart lemon also helps balance the sweet filling and prevents the apples from browning.

Corn Starch – Stir the cornstarch and water in a saucepan to thicken the hot apple mixture.

Butter (can be omitted) – Adding 2 tablespoons of salted or dairy-free butter will give the recipe a rich finish. If you want a healthier version, add a little salt and omit the butter.

How to make apple egg rolls

Wash apples and peel, if desired. Alternatively, you can choose to leave the skin on for more fiber. Cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces and discard the core and seeds.
Combine apples, sweetener, cinnamon, and optionally nutmeg, lemon juice, butter, or salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until apples are soft, about 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry.
Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan, stirring continuously for 1 minute until the mixture thickens.
Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool. Cover loosely with a cloth or paper towel and refrigerate until cold or overnight. This step helps make the filling thicker.
Place the uncooked egg roll on a clean surface and place 2 tablespoons of the cinnamon apple pie filling in the center of the egg roll.
Fold the sides of the wrapper tightly and apply a little water along the edges to act as a seal. (See the video above for a visual of how this is useful.)
Dessert Brush or spray egg rolls with oil. Cook the recipe using one of these three methods:

Air Fryer Apple Pie Egg Rolls

Preheat your air fryer machine to 350°F or 176°C. Place the unbaked rolls in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Air fry for 7 minutes, then flip and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.

Fried Apple Pie Egg Rolls

Heat about 3 inches of high-smoke oil (such as vegetable or coconut oil) in a heavy-bottomed pan or deep fryer to 350°F or 176°C. Drop two egg rolls at a time into the hot oil and fry in the bubble wrap for 2 minutes or until crispy. Take it out with a slotted spoon or tongs and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to cool.

Baked Apple Pie Egg Rolls

Preheat oven to 350°F or 176°C. Arrange the apple pastries, spacing them apart, on a cookie baking tray. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the wrapper is light brown and the filling is bubbly and caramelized.

offer suggestions

Dust apple pie rolls. icing sugar While it’s still warm.
Or soak it. cinnamon sugar coating. To make cinnamon sugar at home, mix 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon with 1/4 cup of white sugar.
Serve on a dessert plate. caramel sauce And topped with a scoop ice cream. I love coconut ice cream, keto ice cream, and almond milk ice cream.
No one says you can’t eat it in the morning. For a boost of protein, try serving with vanilla yogurt.

Troubleshooting and tips for best results

How do I prevent dry, cracked egg rolls?

This is a particularly common problem with baked egg rolls. To prevent drying out, cover unused plastic wrap with a damp cloth while you work and remove only one wrap at a time.

Baking or frying at a temperature of at least 350° keeps the rolls crispy and retains some moisture. And don’t forget to coat it with oil or fat-free cooking spray.

What are some tips for avoiding soggy wrappers?

If the filling is too hot before cooking, steam may come out from inside the egg roll and it may become soggy, so cool the filling in advance.

It’s also important to not overcrowd the pan when frying or baking small batches. Use a candy thermometer or a calibrated oven to follow the exact cooking temperature in your recipe.

Lastly, let the cooked egg rolls cool completely uncovered to prevent moisture from being trapped inside the covered container.

How do I keep my rolls from bursting in the oven?

Add only 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling per roll. It can be tempting to fill uncooked wrappers and make large egg rolls, but overfilling can cause the wrappers to burst, break or overflow.

Wrap each wrap tightly and seal the corners and edges with water to act as an adhesive.

Crispy Apple Pie Roll (Copycat Panda Express Recipe)

1. Place the chopped apples, sweetener, lemon juice, cinnamon, butter or salt, and optionally nutmeg in a saucepan and stir over medium heat until the apples are soft, about 5 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry.
3. Slowly pour the slurry into the pot. Continue stirring for about 1 minute or until the apple filling thickens.
4. Remove from heat, allow to cool, then cover filling loosely with a cloth or paper towel and refrigerate until cold (or overnight).
5. Put 2-3 tablespoons of filling in the center of the uncooked egg roll wrapper. Fold in the sides tightly and brush water along the edges to seal the apples.
6. Grease or spray with fat-free cooking spray. Use one of the following cooking methods:
For frying: Heat about 3 inches of vegetable or coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed pan or deep fryer to 350°F (176°C). Place 2 rolls at a time in hot oil and fry for 2 minutes or until crispy. Take it out with tongs and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to cool.
For air fryer: Preheat air fryer to 350°F (176°C). Place the rolls in a single layer and cook for 7 minutes. Flip and cook for 2 more minutes or until golden.
If baking: Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Arrange apple pie egg rolls in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned with caramelized filling.
Serve apple pie egg rolls dusted with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar or topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.