Fried Pies
Indulge in the irresistible charm of homemade fried pies, where golden, flaky pastry meets sweet, juicy fruit fillings like apple, peach, cherry, or berry. This nostalgic dessert features a tender, buttery crust made from scratch, wrapped around your favorite filling, and fried to crispy perfection. A touch of cinnamon adds a warm, aromatic note, while a light dusting of powdered sugar elevates these hand-held treats into a delightful crowd-pleaser. Perfect as a comforting snack or a decadent dessert, these fried pies are easy to customize and utterly satisfying. Master the art of frying with simple tips to achieve a perfectly crisp exterior while keeping the inside delectably gooey. Serve them warm for a dessert experience that’s equal parts nostalgic and indulgent!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 6 tablespoons Ice water
- 1.5 cups Fruit filling (e.g., apple, peach, cherry, or berry)
- 0.5 teaspoons Cinnamon (optional, for fruit filling)
- 3 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 unit Egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoons Milk (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the cold unsalted butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough out to about 1/8-inch thick. Use a 5-inch round cutter to cut out circles of dough. Reroll scraps as needed.
In a small bowl, beat the egg and milk together to make the egg wash.
Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of fruit filling in the center of each dough circle. Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon if desired.
Brush the edges of the dough circles with the egg wash, then fold the dough over the filling to form a semicircle. Press the edges to seal, and crimp with a fork.
In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
Fry the pies in batches, 2 to 3 at a time, until golden brown on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried pies to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Allow the fried pies to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar, if desired.
Serve warm, and enjoy your crispy, golden fried pies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7764 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 718.4 g | 921% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.7 g | 518% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 188 mg | 63% | |
| Sodium | 1295 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 361.0 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 113.7 g | ||
| Protein | 39.6 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 775 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
