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Powdered sugar or a simple glaze (for drizzling)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Now that you have all your ingredients ready, let’s walk through the steps to make these delicious fried fruit pies.
Step 1: Prepare the Fruit Filling
The first step in making fried pies is preparing the filling, which will serve as the sweet, juicy center of your dessert.
Cook the fruit: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced apples or peaches, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir occasionally and let the fruit cook down for about 5-7 minutes, or until the fruit is soft and the sugar has dissolved, creating a syrupy filling.
Add lemon juice: Stir in the lemon juice to balance the sweetness and give the filling a hint of brightness.
Cool the filling: Once the fruit has softened and the mixture is fragrant, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before filling the pies.
Step 2: Make the Dough
While the filling cools, it’s time to make the dough for the pies. This simple dough will be rolled out and fried to crispy perfection.
Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add water: Gradually add the cold water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing just until the dough comes together into a ball. Be careful not to overwork the dough, as you want it to stay light and flaky.
Chill the dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for about 30 minutes. This will make it easier to roll out and will help create that flaky crust we all love.
Step 3: Assemble the Pies
Now that your dough has chilled and the filling has cooled, it’s time to assemble the pies.
Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about ⅛-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut the dough into circles (about 4-5 inches in diameter).
Add the filling: Place a spoonful of the apple or peach filling in the center of each dough circle, being careful not to overfill. You want just enough filling to fold the dough over and seal the edges.
Seal the pies: Fold each dough circle in half over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges together with a fork to seal the pie. Make sure the edges are tightly sealed to prevent the filling from leaking out during frying.
Step 4: Fry the Pies
Once your pies are assembled, it’s time to fry them to golden, crispy perfection.
Heat the oil:
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