Apricot and Peach Fried Pies
A flaky crust stuffed with apricot and peach filling, sealed, and fried until golden. These pies are a Southern-inspired dessert that is quick to make and guaranteed to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or canned peaches (sliced)
- 1 cup dried apricots (softened)
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed
- ½ cup ice water
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Simmer apricots and peaches with sugar and lemon juice until soft and thickened. Stir in vanilla and cool.
- Mix flour and salt, cut in butter until crumbly. Add ice water to form dough.
- Roll out dough and cut into circles.
- Spoon fruit filling into the center, fold, and seal edges with a fork.
- Fry pies in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Fresh or canned peaches work well in this recipe.
- Soak dried apricots until soft for the best filling texture.
- Use cold butter to keep the crust flaky.
- Don’t overfill the pies or they may burst.
- Serve warm for the most delicious taste.