Fried Pie Recipe

Fried pies broken in half to show filling

Eat dessert first, right? Super simple southern fried pies recipe is so easy that anyone can make it in minutes! Pan fried, fruit filled pastries hold up in lunch boxes and are easy enough that you don't have to wait for a special occasion to indulge your sweet tooth! Freeze well, too.

Course Dessert- Pie

Cuisine American - Southern

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 6

Total Time 11

Servings

Calories 287kcal

Author Marye Audet-White

Equipment

Iron Skillet

Ingredients

1 cup fruit pie filling your favorite
1 tablespoon bourbon or lemon juice
8 biscuits unbaked
¼ cup flour for rolling
½ cup peanut oil or any light oil for frying
½ cup butter melted
½ cup sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon

Instructions

Taste the fruit pie filling and add a little sugar if needed for taste.
Stir in the bourbon or lemon juice, if desired.
Chop the filling into smaller, bite sized pieces.
Set aside.
Dust the countertop with the flour.
Roll out each biscuit to the size of a saucer, about ⅛-inch thick or a little less.
Add about two tablespoons of fruit pie filling to the center of each biscuit round.
Fold over and press with the tines of the fork to seal.
Poke a small hole in the top for the steam to escape.
Heat the oil in a heavy skillet until it's about 300 degrees.
Add a couple of the pies at a time. The oil should sizzle when you add them - don't overcrowd the skillet or the oil will cool down too much.
Fry for about 3 minutes, or until golden, then turn and fry on the other side until golden.
Drain on absorbent paper. Change the paper often so it stays fresh.
Brush the top with melted butter.
Add, butter side down, to the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
Brush the other side with melted butter then turn to coat the whole pastry in cinnamon and sugar.
Serve warm.

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Notes

Storage:

Apple fried pies can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Let cool completely then just wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or put in an airtight container with wax paper or parchment paper between the layers.

Tips

Be sure not to crowd the pan when frying - the oil will cool down too much and the fried pies will be greasy.
You can bake these if you prefer. You lose some of the character of a southern fried pie but they're still yummy. Bake at 375F for 10-15 minutes.

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