Fried Peach Pies Recipe

How to make it

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• Set peach slices aside on paper towels to drain
• Combine drained peaches, candies, sugar, cornstarch and nutmeg in microwave-safe bowl.
• Microwave on high(100% power) for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 1 minute more.
• Stir until candies are dissolved. Set aside to cool.
• Combine flour and salt in medium bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until dry ingredients are moistened and dough can be gathered into a ball
• Divide dough in half.
• Roll to 1/8 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
• Using a 5 inch cutter (or 5 inch bowl) cut 6 circles from each half.
• Re-roll scraps if necessary
• Heat oil to 365 degrees F in a deep saucepan or deep fryer
• Place 1 tablespoon of filling on each dough-circle.
• Moisten edges with water.
• Fold in half over filling; seal with fork
• Fry a few pieces at a time 5 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
• Cool 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle with sugar
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