lela's fried peach pies
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There are many ways to make fried pies nowadays and many shortcuts, but the traditional southern fried pie requires dried fruit and handmade dough, usually a form of biscuit dough rather than real pie pastry. Take these to your next BBQ or Potluck and see how fast they disappear!
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yield
10 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For lela's fried peach pies
- FOR THE FILLING:
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6 ozdried peaches
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1 csugar
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2 cwater
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1/4 cbutter
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1 Tbsplemon juice
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1/2 tspcinnamon
- FOR THE DOUGH:
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2 cflour
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1 tspsalt
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1/2 cshortening
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1/2 cmilk (or a little more)
How To Make lela's fried peach pies
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1Place dried fruit in a pot and add water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer until fruit is tender.
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2Add other ingredients and mash together with a potato masher or fork. Set aside while dough is prepared.
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3In medium bowl, place flour and salt. Stir together. Cut in shortening with a long tined fork. Add in milk and stir until dough sticks together.
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4Divide into ten portions. Roll each portion out on a floured surface into a five or six inch circle.
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5Place two tablespoons of filling in each. Wet the edges and fold over, crimping with a fork.
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6Cook in oil which has been heated on medium heat, until browned on both sides, turning as needed. Remove to paper towel lined plate.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
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