Best Mrs Neelys Fried Pies Recipes

NEELY'S FRIED APPLE PIE A LA MODE

Steps:

• To a large saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, and the apples and saute until they are tender, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drizzle in the maple syrup, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Continue cooking for 5 minutes more until the apples are completely softened. Remove them from the pan and allow them to cool while you prepare the dough.
• Roll out both pieces of pie dough onto a floured surface. Cut out eight 6-inch circles and lay them out onto a parchment-lined sheet tray. Put a heaping tablespoon of the apple pie filling into the center of each round Fold the circles in half and seal their edges with the tines of a fork.
• In a deep-fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heat enough peanut oil to come halfway up the sides of the pot, to 350 degrees F.
• Whisk together the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and reserve.
• Fry the pies, 3 at a time, in the hot peanut oil until they are golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer the finished pies to a paper towel-lined sheet tray. Once they are cool, toss them in the cinnamon sugar and serve with vanilla ice cream.

FRIED PIES

Steps:

• To make the pastry, mix together the flour, granulated sugar and salt. Cut in 1 cup of the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add 1 of the eggs and the buttermilk and stir until it just comes together. Add a little more buttermilk if needed. Form it into a ball and refrigerate for at least an hour.
• To make the pies, roll the pastry out into a large square. Trim the edges to make a rectangle. Cut into 8 to 10 long rectangles, using a butter knife.
• Spoon a tablespoon or so of filling into the top half of one of the rectangles.
• Use the remaining beaten eggs to seal the edges by folding the bottom half of the rectangle over the top. Then crimp the edges shut with a fork. Repeat with the other pies, filling half with apple pie filling and half with cherry pie filling.
• Heat shortening in a medium, deep saucepan over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F. Fry the pies until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove and immediately drain on paper towels.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.

MRS. NEELY'S FRIED PIES

Steps:

• 1. Sift flour, salt, sugar and baking powder. Add evaporated milk, egg and oil. Mix well. Chill 2 hours. Sprinkle small amount of flour on flat surface. Roll dough 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 6 inch circles(about the size of a saucer.)
• 2. While dough chills, cut fruit into quarters and pace in sauce pan with the 2-1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 40 minutes or until fruit is very soft. Stir in the 2/3 cup sugar. Cool.
• 3. Place a 1/4 cup fruit on each circle. Fold over, moisten edges and seal using tines of fork. Fry in skillet in shallow oil until puffed and golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Can be eaten warm or cold.
• 4. NOTE: The pies can be fried in a deep fryer at 375 degrees, until golden brown.