These Apple Pie Egg Rolls are such a fun twist on apple pie, combining juicy apple pie filling with a crispy, crunchy egg roll wrapper. They’re a delicious, cozy handheld treat, that is perfect in the fall, and especially delicious served with caramel sauce or whipped cream!
I love apple desserts this time of year, and if you do to, you’ll love these apple egg rolls, and our applesauce cookies, or homemade caramel apples.
These crispy dessert egg rolls have the best juicy apple filling, with warm cinnamon flavor and you don’t even need to make a pie crust! They’re fried to crunchy perfection, and so good you might have a hard time eating just one!
Why make this recipe
- Handheld Dessert – These apple pie egg rolls are the perfect hand held dessert for snacking on, serving at parties, or any occasion where you want to eat without needing plates or forks.
- Classic Apple Pie Flavor – The apple filling is loaded with juicy apple pieces, cinnamon, and apple pie spices, just like you’d get in a slice of apple pie.
Ingredients Needed
This is a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need for this Apple Pie Egg Roll Recipe. Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are in the printable recipe card below.
- Apples – use a crisp apple like Granny Smith, or Honey Crisp.
- Granulated Sugar – you can substitute brown sugar for a caramel flavor in the filling
- Unsalted Butter – Adds a richness to the filling
- Lemon Juice – Use fresh or bottled
- Ground Cinnamon – This gives the filling the best warm flavor
- Cornstarch + Water – to make an apple slurry and thicken the filling
- Lemon Juice – Use fresh or bottled
- Vanilla Extract – Adds a little extra warm flavor
- Egg Roll Wrappers – You can usually find these in the refrigerated section of your grocery store
How to make Apple Pie Egg Rolls?
Step 1: Make the Apple Pie Filling. Combine the apples, sugar, butter, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Stir together.
Step 2: Thicken the Mixture. Stir the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl, then add the mixture to the apples. Cook for a few minutes until the juices start to thicken, and the apple start to get tender. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Transfer to a bowl to cool for a bit.
Step 3: Roll up the Egg Rolls. Add two Tablespoons of the apple mixture to the middle of an egg roll wrapper. Follow the directions on the package to roll the egg roll up, by first folding the middle over the top of the filling, then folding in the sides, then rolling it up all the way. Brush the edges with water to seal them.
Step 4: Cook the Egg Rolls. Heat about 1 inch of oil in a low sauté pan or pot over medium heat. Add a few of the egg rolls at a time to the oil and cook until golden, flipping them over half way to cook both sides evenly. Remove from the oil and place on paper towels to soak up the extra grease. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar if desired.
Tips and Tricks:
- Check the oil temperature for best results. You want the oil to be 350 F for a nice crispy exterior while allowing the interior to cook completely, and not letting the outside burn.
- Cook in Batches: Don’t overcrowd the skillet or air fryer, as this can lead to uneven cooking.
- Add Some Texture: Chopped walnuts, pecans, or a sprinkle of raisins can be added to the filling for extra texture and flavor.
Storage Instructions
These peach cobbler egg rolls are best eaten when they’re fresh, so I recommend only frying as many as you’re going to eat if you can. You can store the unfried egg rolls in a ziplock bag for up to 2 days in the fridge, then fry as needed).
However you can also store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat them in the oven or air fryer at 350 F for a few minutes until crispy outside, and warm throughout.
These Apple Pie Egg Rolls are a fantastic treat that delivers classic fall flavors in a crispy form. They’re going to be a hit with anyone you’re willing to share them with! So grab a few apples and give this fun twist on apple pie a try!
More Apple Desserts
- Fried Apple Rings
- Apple and Cinnamon Roll Pie
- Apple Pie Caramel Apple Recipe
- Dutch Apple Pie with Streusel Topping
- Monkey Apple Bread
- Applesauce Cake Easy
If you make these Apple Pie Egg Rolls please leave a comment and 🌟 rating letting me know what you think! If you post the photo on Instagram, please tag me – I’d love to see what you’re making!
Apple Pie Egg Rolls
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped apples (peeled and cored)
- 6 TBS granulated sugar
- 2 TBS unsalted butter
- 1 TBS lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 TBS cornstarch
- 1 TBS water
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 egg roll wrappers
Instructions
- Add the apples, sugar, butter, lemon juice, and cinnamon to a small sauce pan. Stir them together and heat over medium. 3 cups chopped apples, 6 TBS granulated sugar, 2 TBS unsalted butter, 1 TBS lemon juice, 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Stir the cornstarch, and water together in a small bowl. Pour the cornstarch slurry over the apple mixture, and stir it into the mixture. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce is thickened. 1 TBS cornstarch, 1 TBS water
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Transfer the apple pie filling to another bowl and let it cool for 20-30 minutes.
- Take one egg roll wrapper and scoop 2 TBS of the apple filling into the bottom middle of the wrapper. 8 egg roll wrappers
- Fold the egg roll wrapper according to the package directions. Fold up the bottom corner over the filling, fold in the sides, then roll up the wrapper.
- Brush the visual edges of the wrapper with water to seal them. Repeat with additional filling and wrappers.
- Heat 1 inch of oil in a large heavy duty sauce pan to 350 F.
- Add half of the egg rolls at a time, cooking until the wrappers are golden brown. Flip half way through to cook both sides evenly. Cook for about 5-6 minutes total.
- Remove the egg rolls and place them on a stack of paper towels to soak the grease. Repeat cooking additional egg rolls.
- Sprinkle warm egg rolls with cinnamon sugar mixture or powdered sugar.
- Serve hot with whipped cream, or caramel syrup if desired.
Notes
- Check the oil temperature for best results. You want the oil to be 350 F for a nice crispy exterior while allowing the interior to cook completely, and not letting the outside burn.
- Cook in Batches: Don’t overcrowd the skillet or air fryer, as this can lead to uneven cooking.
- Add Some Texture: Chopped walnuts, pecans, or a sprinkle of raisins can be added to the filling for extra texture and flavor.
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