Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of homemade fried pies?crispy, golden pastries filled with your choice of sweet or savory fillings. Perfect for any gathering, these delightful treats will bring smiles to everyone’s faces. Whether you fill them with classic fruits like apples and cherries or opt for a savory twist, each bite is a burst of flavor that promises joy and warmth.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 5–6 tbsp ice-cold water
- 1 cup fruit filling (e.g., apples, cherries)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice-cold water until the dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 2. Make Your Filling: Combine fruit and sugar in a bowl; mix well.
- 3. Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut 5-inch circles using a cutter.
- 4. Fill and Seal: Place one tablespoon of filling on half of each circle. Fold over and press edges to seal; crimp with a fork.
- 5. Heat Oil: In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil to 350?F.
- 6. Fry Until Golden: Fry pies in batches for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fried pie (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg