Description
Fried pies are delightful handheld pastries featuring a flaky, golden crust that encases warm, flavorful fillings. Perfect for any occasion, these crispy treats can be filled with sweet fruits or savory ingredients. Their inviting aroma and crunchy texture make them a nostalgic favorite, ideal for sharing with family and friends. Whether served as dessert or snack, fried pies promise to elevate your culinary experience with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 5–6 tbsp ice water
- 2 cups fruit filling (e.g., apples or peaches)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until a soft dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix the fruit filling with sugar and cinnamon; let sit for 5 minutes.
- Roll out chilled dough to an eighth-inch thickness and cut into circles.
- Place about 1 tbsp of filling on each circle, fold over, and seal edges with a fork.
- Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C) and fry each pie until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg