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lela's fried peach pies

Recipe by
Lori L (JostLori)
San Diego

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!

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:
  • 6 oz
    dried peaches
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 2 c
    water
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • FOR THE DOUGH:
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 1/2 c
    milk (or a little more)

How To Make lela's fried peach pies

  • 1
    Place dried fruit in a pot and add water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer until fruit is tender.
  • 2
    Add other ingredients and mash together with a potato masher or fork. Set aside while dough is prepared.
  • 3
    In 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.
  • 4
    Divide into ten portions. Roll each portion out on a floured surface into a five or six inch circle.
  • 5
    Place two tablespoons of filling in each. Wet the edges and fold over, crimping with a fork.
  • 6
    Cook in oil which has been heated on medium heat, until browned on both sides, turning as needed. Remove to paper towel lined plate.

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