My great grandmother, Lela, made the most amazing Fried Peach Pies. From scratch, using dried peaches. I even made these on the Today Show with Al Roker!
Prep Time35 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: peach, pie
Servings: 4
Calories: 38.5kcal
Ingredients
Filling
6-7ouncesdried fruitI used peaches, can use apples, apricots, or other dried fruit
1cupsugar
2cupswater
1/4cupbutter or margarine
1Tablespoonlemon juiceoptional, but I use it
1/2teaspooncinnamonoptional, but I use it
Dough
2CupsFlour
1Tspsalt
1/2Cupshortening
1/2Cupof milkcan add a little more if needed
Instructions
Place dried fruit in a pot and add water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer until fruit is tender. Add other ingredients and mash together with a potato masher or fork. Set aside while dough is prepared.
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. Divide into ten portions. Roll each portion 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.
Cook in oil which has been heated on medium heat, until browned on both sides, turning as needed. Remove to paper towel lined plate.