Fried Peach Pie

I love peach pie and these little fried pies allows us the delicious taste in a smaller size. Yummy!!!

 

Filling

• 6-7 ounces dried fruit (I used peaches, can use apples, apricots, or other dried fruit)
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups water
• ¼ cup butter or margarine
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice (optional, but I use it)
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, but I use it)

Dough

• 2 Cups Flour
• 1 Tsp salt
• ½ Cup shortening
• ½ Cup of milk (can add a little more if needed)

Instructions

1. Place dried fruit in a pot and add water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer until fruit is tender. Add other ingredients and mash together with a potato masher or fork. Set aside while dough is prepared.
2. In medium bowl, place flour and salt. Stir together. Cut in shortening with a long tined fork. Add in milk and stir until dough sticks together. Divide into ten portions. Roll each portion out on a floured surface into a five or six inch circle. Place two tablespoons of filling in each. Wet the edges and fold over, crimping with a fork.
3. Cook in oil which has been heated on medium heat, until browned on both sides, turning as needed. Remove to paper towel lined plate.