Welcome to a delightful recipe for Fried Apple or Peach Pies, a Southern classic that combines sweet fruit fillings with a crispy, golden crust. Perfect for a comforting dessert or a special treat, these pies are sure to impress. Follow this detailed guide to create mouthwatering fried pies that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Before we start, let’s gather all the necessary ingredients for the pastry dough and the fruit filling.
For the Pastry Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, cold and cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup cold water
For the Apple Filling:
- 3 cups peeled and diced apples (about 3 medium apples)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For the Peach Filling:
- 3 cups peeled and diced peaches (about 4 medium peaches)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For Frying and Glazing:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Preparing the Pastry Dough
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in the Fats: Add the cold, cubed butter and vegetable shortening to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the fats into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Cold Water: Gradually add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork until the dough starts to come together. You may not need all the water.
- Form the Dough: Gather the dough into a ball and flatten it into a disk. Wrap the disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.