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fried dried peach pies

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Laura Yoder
Brunswick, GA

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.

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

Ingredients For fried dried peach pies

  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    shortening or lard
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 8 oz
    dried peaches
  • 2 c
    water
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter

How To Make fried dried peach pies

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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