Apricot and peach fried pies have the best flavor of any fried pie Ive ever eaten My family loves these great pies My grandmother made this up years ago I have made this delicious fried pie for over 40 years Enjoy
Prep Time
18
Dificult
Medium
Servings
18 servings
Ingredients
Instructions
To Make Crust: In a large bowl
mix together flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Mix in milk and stir until dough forms a ball. Roll out dough and cut into 18 6-inch circles. Set aside.
To Make Filling: In a large saucepan
combine apricots
peaches
and sugar. Add enough water to cover fruit. Cover pan and cook over low heat until fruit is falling apart. Remove lid and continue to cook until water is evaporated.
Place oil or shortening in small high-sided skillet. Place over medium heat. Spoon equal amounts of filling into each pastry circle and fold in half. Seal pastry with a fork dipped in cold water.
Fry a few pies at a time in hot oil
browning on both sides. Drain pies on paper towels.
Cook’s Note
If you use shortening
like Crisco
melt it so it's two inches deep.
Editor's Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature
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