Fried Fruit Pies (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Pastry Dough
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, diced and cold
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Filling
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 cups apples or peaches, peeled and chopped
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1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
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1/2 cup sugar
→ For Frying and Finishing
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Vegetable oil to fry
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Powdered sugar to sprinkle
# How to Make It:
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Give your fried pies a coat of powdered sugar. Grab one while they're still warm, or let them cool and snack later.
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Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet and warm it up to about 350°F (175°C). Slip in a few pies at once. Let them fry for 3 or 4 minutes per side until they're crispy and browned. Place them on paper towels when they're done.
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Spoon a bit of fruit filling onto each dough circle. Fold it over for a half-moon and crimp the edges tight with a fork so nothing leaks out.
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Roll a dough disc on a floured counter until it's about 1/8 inch thick. Stamp out rounds with a 4- to 5-inch cutter. Do the same for the other half of dough.
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Throw together the diced fruit, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice in another bowl. Give it a good toss, then leave it alone so it can get juicy while you chill the dough.
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Splash in ice water a spoonful at a time, mixing until it just comes together. Split into two pieces, press them flat, wrap each up, and put them in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
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Grab a large bowl. Toss in flour, salt, and sugar. Drop in the cold, diced butter and rub it all together with your fingers or a pastry blender until it’s crumbly.
# Additional Tips:
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If your fruit is super sweet, you might want less sugar in the filling—totally up to your taste.