lela's fried peach pies
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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:
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6 ozdried peaches
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1 csugar
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2 cwater
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1/4 cbutter
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1 Tbsplemon juice
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1/2 tspcinnamon
- FOR THE DOUGH:
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2 cflour
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1 tspsalt
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1/2 cshortening
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1/2 cmilk (or a little more)
How To Make lela's fried peach pies
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1Place dried fruit in a pot and add water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer until fruit is tender.
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2Add other ingredients and mash together with a potato masher or fork. Set aside while dough is prepared.
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3In 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.
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4Divide into ten portions. Roll each portion out on a floured surface into a five or six inch circle.
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5Place two tablespoons of filling in each. Wet the edges and fold over, crimping with a fork.
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6Cook 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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