Golden Fried Peach Pies
Enjoy these delicious golden fried peach pies filled with sweet peaches and spices.
Equipment
- Frying pan
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 2 cups diced fresh or canned peaches drained if canned
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg optional
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water for thickening
For the Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- ½ cup buttermilk
For Frying and Topping
- vegetable oil for frying
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the diced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch mixture. Stir well to combine.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, salt, and baking powder. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the buttermilk until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into circles. Place a spoonful of the filling on one half of each circle, fold over, and seal the edges.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the pies until golden brown on both sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
These pies can be made with fresh or canned peaches. Experiment with spices to suit your taste.