Fried Peach Pies

By Renna

Ingredients

• Filling:
• 6-7 ounces dried fruit (I used peaches, can use apples, apricots, or other dried fruit)
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1 T lemon juice (optional, but I use it)
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional, but I use it)
• Dough:
• 2 Cups Flour
• 1 Tsp salt
• 1/2 C shortening
• 1/2 C of milk (can add a little more if needed)

Preparation

Step 1

Filling:
Place dried fruit in pot, add water. Bring to boil, reduce heat to simmer until fruit is tender. Add other ingredients and mash together with a potato masher or fork. Set aside while dough is prepared.

Crust dough:
In medium bowl, place flour and salt. Stir together. Cut in shortening. Add milk and stir until dough sticks together. Divide into ten portions. Roll each portion out on a floured surface into a five or six inch circle. Place two tablespoons of filling in each. Wet the edges and fold over, crimping with a fork.

Cook in oil which has been heated on medium heat, until browned on both sides, turning as needed. Remove to paper towel lined plate.