FRIED APPLE OR PEACH PIES

Here’s a recipe for fried apple or peach pies that you can try:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup vegetable shortening
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 can apple or peach pie filling
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Cinnamon sugar (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Gradually add water, stirring with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
4. Using a biscuit cutter or round cookie cutter, cut out circles of dough.
5. Place a spoonful of pie filling in the center of each circle.
6. Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together with a fork to seal.

1. Heat about 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Fry pies in hot oil until golden brown, turning once. This should take about 1-2 minutes per side.
3. Remove pies from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
4. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if desired and serve warm.

Enjoy your delicious fried apple or peach pies!