My easy Southern fried pies include juicy pieces of cinnamon-spiced dried fruit encased in flaky canned biscuit dough for a simple shortcut that saves on time but not on flavor.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fried, fruit, pie, pies
Ingredients
6-7ouncesdried fruit
1cupgranulated sugar
2cupswater
1/4cupbutter or margarine
1tbsplemon juice, optional
1/2tspground cinnamon
10-15flaky layer biscuits
Instructions
Place dried fruit in a pot and add water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer until the fruit is tender.
6-7 ounces dried fruit, 2 cups water
Add other ingredients and mash together with a potato masher or fork. Set aside while you prepare the dough.
1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 1 tbsp lemon juice, optional, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Roll each biscuit out on a floured surface into a five or six-inch circle. Place two tablespoons of filling in each. Wet the edges and fold over, crimping with a fork.
10-15 flaky layer biscuits
Cook in oil (which has been heated on medium heat for 5 minutes or so), until golden brown on both sides, turning as needed. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.