Description
Fried pies are a delightful indulgence that combines a flaky, crispy crust with a luscious fruit filling. Perfect for any occasion, these hand-held treats can be enjoyed as a dessert or a snack. With their golden brown exterior and warm, fruity center, fried pies are sure to become a favorite among family and friends. You can customize your filling with fresh or canned fruits like apples, peaches, or cherries, making each batch unique and suited to your taste preferences. This easy recipe offers a fun cooking experience and delicious results that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
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- 2 Β½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Β½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Β½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
- Β½ cup cold water (or more as needed)
- 2 cups fresh or canned fruit (such as apples, peaches, or cherries), chopped
- Β½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste depending on fruit sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for added tartness)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for spiced fillings)
- Vegetable oil or sunflower oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Cut in chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add cold water until dough forms. Knead gently then chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the fruit filling by cooking fruit with sugar and cornstarch until thickened.
- Roll out the dough to β -inch thickness and cut into circles.
- Fill each circle with fruit filling, seal edges tightly, then fry in hot oil until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Donβt overcrowd the frying pan to maintain oil temperature. Experiment with different spices like cinnamon for added flavor.