Description
Fried Pies are a delicious pastry filled with fruit and fried until golden brown.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into small cubes
- ½ cup cold water (more if needed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 2 cups fresh or canned fruit (apples, peaches, or cherries), chopped
- ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Vegetable oil or sunflower oil for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Add cold butter and cut it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in vanilla extract if using.
- Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing just until the dough comes together.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently until smooth. Do not overwork.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine fruit, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until thickened and the fruit is soft (about 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Roll chilled dough on a floured surface to ⅛-inch thickness.
- Cut into 4–5 inch circles using a cutter or glass.
- Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of filling into the center of each circle.
- Fold dough over to form a half-moon.
- Press edges together and crimp with a fork to seal.
- Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry pies in batches for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Serve warm for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Adjust sugar in filling based on fruit sweetness.
- Experiment with different fruit fillings.
- Fry in small batches for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Fried Pies, Fruit Pies, Desserts