Berry Best Fried Pies

By GmaJan12

Ingredients

• DOUGH:
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/3 cup buttermilk
• Oil for frying

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water; add berries. Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes; set aside to cool.

Combine the flour, baking soda and salt. Combine oil and buttermilk; stir into dry ingredients until mixture forms a ball. Roll on a floured surface to 1/8-in. thickness; cut into 4-1/2 in. circles. Place 1 tablespoon blueberry filling on each circle. Fold over; seal edges with fork.

In a skillet over medium heat, fry pies in 1/4 to 1/2 in. hot oil until golden brown, about 1-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.

Yield: 10 servings.