APRICOT AND PEACH FRIED PIES

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Apricot and peach fried pies have the best flavor of any fried pie I've ever eaten. My family loves these great pies. My grandmother made this up years ago. I have made this delicious fried pie for over 40 years. Enjoy!

Provided by Elaine

Categories Desserts Pies Vintage Pie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup shortening
1 cup milk
8 ounces dried apricots
1 (6 ounce) package dried peaches
¾ cup white sugar
water to cover
2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

To Make Crust: In a large bowl, mix together flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Mix in milk and stir until dough forms a ball. Roll out dough and cut into 18 6-inch circles. Set aside.
To Make Filling: In a large saucepan, combine apricots, peaches, and sugar. Add enough water to cover fruit. Cover pan and cook over low heat until fruit is falling apart. Remove lid and continue to cook until water is evaporated.
Place oil or shortening in small high-sided skillet. Place over medium heat. Spoon equal amounts of filling into each pastry circle and fold in half. Seal pastry with a fork dipped in cold water.
Fry a few pies at a time in hot oil, browning on both sides. Drain pies on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 266.4 mg, Sugar 13.1 g