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Fried Peach Pies
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 5 Minutes
Servings: 10
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Ingredients:
1(16 oz) can cling peach slices, drained & roughly chopped
1 tablespoon red cinnamon candies
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon corn starch
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup crisco - shortening
1/2 cup cold water
peanut oil - for deep frying
sugar - for garnish
Directions:
1. Set peach slices aside on paper towels to drain
2. Combine drained peaches, candies, sugar, cornstarch and nutmeg in microwave-safe bowl.
3. Microwave on high(100% power) for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 1 minute more.
4. Stir until candies are dissolved. Set aside to cool.
5. Combine flour and salt in medium bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6. Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until dry ingredients are moistened and dough can be gathered into a ball
7. Divide dough in half.
8. Roll to 1/8 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
9. Using a 5 inch cutter (or 5 inch bowl) cut 6 circles from each half.
10. Re-roll scraps if necessary
11. Heat oil to 365 degrees F in a deep saucepan or deep fryer
12. Place 1 tablespoon of filling on each dough-circle.
13. Moisten edges with water.
14. Fold in half over filling; seal with fork
15. Fry a few pieces at a time 5 minutes or until golden brown.
16. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
17. Cool 5 minutes.
18. Sprinkle with sugar
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