fried dried peach pies

Brunswick, GA
Updated on Jan 2, 2011

My grandmother made these flaky little pies for the family when I was a child. We ate them as fast as she could fry them up.

prep time 45 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening or lard
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 8 ounces dried peaches
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter

How To Make fried dried peach pies

  • Step 1
    Cook dried peaches on medium low heat in 2 cups of water, sugar, lemon juice, butter and cinnamon until peaches are soft and consistency is thick. Approx. 35-45 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Place flour and salt in a medium sized bowl. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Add milk and mix until soft dough forms. Divide dough into 10 portions. Roll each portion into a 6 inch circle. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling on half of dough. Fold over and seal edges.
  • Step 3
    In a large electric skillet bring 1/2 inch of oil to 350 degrees. Place 5 pies in oil and fry for 3-5 minutes on each side. Place on paper towel then sprinkle with sugar.

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Category: Pies
Ingredient: Fruit
Culture: Southern
Method: Stove Top

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