DEEP-FRIED CHERRY PIES

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"With a wonderfully flaky crust, these stuffed cherry pies always make a quick dessert," Monica Larkin notes from Shinnston, West Virginia. "My family loves them after dinner or as a snack, but they're also wonderful for my husband's take-along lunch." -Monica Larkin, Shinnston, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
1/3 cup boiling water
1 cup cherry pie filling
Oil for deep-fat frying
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup whipped topping

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. , Divide dough into four portions; roll each into an 8-in. circle. Place 1/4 cup of pie filling in the center of each circle. Fold dough over filling; secure with toothpicks. , In an electric skillet or deep fat-fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry pies, folded side down, in oil for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn and fry 2-3 minutes longer. Drain on paper towels. Remove toothpicks. Serve with syrup and whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.