Description
Delicious fried pies with a crispy crust and warm fruit filling, perfect for gatherings and nostalgic moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
- ½ cup cold water (or more as needed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 2 cups fresh or canned fruit (such as apples, peaches, or cherries), chopped
- ½ 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 large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add the chilled butter cubes, using a pastry cutter or your fingers to combine until it resembles coarse crumbs. If using vanilla extract, add it here. Gradually mix in cold water until the dough comes together; this may require slight adjustment.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently for a few minutes until smooth without overworking it.
- Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine fruit, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice (if using), and cinnamon (if using) in a medium saucepan over medium heat, cooking until the mixture thickens and the fruit breaks down, approximately 10 minutes. Allow it to cool.
- After chilling, roll the dough to about ⅛-inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Use a round cutter or glass to create 4-5 inch circles from the dough.
- Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of cooled fruit filling into each circle.
- Fold each round over to form a half-moon shape, press edges to seal, and crimp with a fork.
- Heat about 2 inches of oil in a skillet to reach 350°F (175°C).
- Fry pies in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Dust with powdered sugar and allow to cool slightly before enjoying.
Notes
Serve warm with coffee or tea; can be enjoyed with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fried pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg