"Fried hand pies are a southern tradition; this one makes the most of summer peaches, with hot pepper jelly and a hint of cayenne for a spicy kick...."
INGREDIENTS
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11-1/4 oz. (2-1/2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour
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2-1/2 tsp. granulated sugar
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3/4 tsp. kosher salt
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4-1/2 oz. (9 Tbs.) cold unsalted butter, cut into 16 pieces
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1/4 cup plus 3 Tbs. whole milk
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1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
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1 lb. 2 oz. firm-ripe peaches (2 large), peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch dice (2-1/2 cups)
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1-1/3 cups granulated sugar
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2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
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1/8 tsp. kosher salt
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1/2 Tbs. cornstarch
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1-1/2 Tbs. hot pepper jelly
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1-1/8 tsp. cinnamon
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Pinch plus 1/8 tsp. cayenne
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Peanut or canola oil, for frying