SOUTHERN PEACH FRIED PIES
Bayougator
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3 c. fresh peach slices, may substitute frozen
1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
Cooking oil for shallow frying
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. lard or shortening
5 tbsp. cold water
In a large saucepan, combine the sliced peaches, sugar,
butter, vanilla and nutmeg. Bring the peach mixture to
boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, about 1 hour
or till of jam consistency, stirring often. Cool one hour.
Combine the flour and salt. With a pastry cutter, cut in
lard till pieces are the size of small peas. Sprinkle 1
tablespoon of the water over part of the mixture; gently
toss with fork. Push to side of bowl. Repeat till all is
moistened. Form into ball. On a lightly floured surface,
roll the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut the dough into 5
inch circles. Place about 1 rounded tablespoon of the peach
mixture on half of each circle. Fold circle in half; seal
well with tines of fork. In skillet heat 1/4 inch cooking
oil to 375 degrees. Fry peach pies for 3 to 4 minutes or
till golden, turning pies once. Drain the fried pies on
paper towels. Serve the pies warm or cool. Makes 8 to 10
fried pies.
