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Fried Pies: Southern Peach Fried Pies

Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 3 cups peach slices
  
• 1/2 cup sugar
  
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/2 cup shortening
  
• 5 tablespoons cold water
  
• Cooking oil for shallow frying
  






Instructions



1. In a large heavy pan, combine the peaches, sugar, butter or margarine, vanilla and nutmeg. Bring peach mixture to boiling, reduce heat. Boiling gently uncovered, about 1 hour or until of jam consistency, stirring. Cool 1 hour. Combine flour and salt. With 2 knives, cut in shortening until about size of peas. Sprinkle with water and shape into a ball. Roll the dough to 1/8 inch thickness and cut dough in 5 inch circle. Place about 1 rounded tablespoon of peach mixture on each circle. Fold circle in half, seal well. Fry pies in 1/4 inch cooking oil for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.