Directions

1. Place the diced apples in a saucepan along with the sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Place the pot over medium heat and cook for 10-12 minutes until the apples start to soften but don't fully break down. You want the apples to hold their shape; we're not making applesauce here.
2. Leave the apple mixture to cool completely.
3. Take one of your 10 x 15 cm puff pastry sheets and place a generous amount of the apple mixture at one end. Fold the puff pastry over to create a small envelope shape, then use a fork to crimp the edges securely.
4. Place the filled puff pastries in the freezer for at least 1 hour before cooking.
5. Preheat your oil to 180°C (356°F). Fry the apple pies straight from the freezer for 7-8 minutes until golden brown on the outside.
6. Remove from the oil, let them drain, and cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.