Fried Peach Pies

Individual fried hand pies filled with fresh peach preserves.

Ingredients

• 3.00 cup dried or canned peaches
• 0.50 cup sugar
• 1.00 tsp cinnamon
• 0.25 tsp nutmeg
• pastry: 2 cups flour , 1 tsp salt, 2/3 cup shortening, 1/3 cup cold water
• vegetable oil for frying
• powdered sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   If using dried peaches, soak in water 1 hour then cook with sugar and spices until soft.

2. 2

   Mash roughly.

3. 3

   Make pastry by cutting shortening into flour and salt until crumbly, then adding water until dough forms.

4. 4

   Roll thin and cut into 5-inch circles.

5. 5

   Place a spoonful of filling on each circle.

6. 6

   Fold over and crimp edges firmly with a fork.

7. 7

   Fry in oil at 375°F for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.

8. 8

   Drain on paper towels.

9. 9

   Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.

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