Description
These Fried Apple or Peach Pies are a delightful Southern treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Crispy on the outside, with a warm, gooey fruit filling inside, these mini hand pies are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples or peaches (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Crust and Frying:
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Filling: In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add fruit, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook until fruit softens. Add cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened. Cool.
- Assembly: Cut out circles from pie crusts. Spoon filling onto each circle. Fold over and seal edges with a fork.
- Frying: Heat oil to 350°F. Fry pies until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Serving: Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Best eaten the same day for optimal crispness.
- Can be reheated in the oven for a crispy texture.
- For a baked version, brush with egg wash and bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
